Job Description
The Civil/Structural Engineer will work within a multi-discipline team to develop designs for a variety of Substation and Transmission projects. The Civil/Structural Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.
Responsibilities:
* Perform civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
* Design of both shallow and deep foundations including slab foundations, mat foundations, spread footings, strip footings, drilled piers, and steel piles.
* Design and analyze structures for utility infrastructure including electrical substations and transmission structures.
* Analyze rigid bus systems to assess the structural capacity of insulators and stress and deflection in the aluminum bus.
* Design of oil containment systems for electrical equipment.
* Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects.
* Research and compile project related data as required. Assist in preparing studies and design reports.
* Site planning includes drainage and storm runoff calculations, retention pond sizing and design, erosion, and sedimentation control plan, and developing stormwater prevention pollution plan (SWPPP).
* Assist in the construction execution including development of construction specifications & cost estimate preparation.
* Communicate with design team for specific project requirements.
* Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations.
Requirements:
* Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
* Or Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
* 3 years of civil engineering experience, consulting preferred.
* Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) strongly preferred.
* Strong knowledge in standard structural engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
* Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
* Strong computer skills in structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA, STAAD), AutoCAD and BIM (e.g., Revit).
* Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.