Sr. Structural Engineer
- Lombard, IL
A bit about us:
A leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries.
Why join us?
Since the beginning, we have been a leader in the design and construction of high and medium voltage electrical infrastructure.
Job Details
Primary Function
Provides design services for support of projects that involve Substation Engineering and Transmission Engineering for High Voltage Electric facilities. The position interfaces with other discipline project leads, client engineering and construction managers, surveying and geotechnical engineering vendors, equipment and structure vendors.
Duties & Responsibilities
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
Work with project team to create or modify all civil and structural design documents
Develop steel and foundation detail drawings
Apply engineering application software for the design of structural steel, foundations and site preparation
Use project specific standards and ensure that the design efforts are progressing in the most efficient manner possible
Perform engineering and design functions as necessary to meet project schedules
Communicate and coordinate project activities with customer representatives, project team, and management
Ensure correct application of engineering standards including the NESC, ASCE, IBC, AISC and ACI
Properly use the document management system
Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work
Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments
Other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications / Experience
Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university, or equivalent degree with experience in the Civil Engineering field, is required. Candidates must be a licensed professional engineer, or able to obtain licensure within one year of hire. If registered in a state other than where the engineer will practice, the individual must be able to obtain a license within one year of date of hire. Structural engineer licensure is a plus. A minimum of five to seven years of direct experience and proven knowledge in concrete and steel structural engineering is required. Experience in the electric utility industry is preferred.
Possess skills in the following areas:
The ideal candidate has experience with both site grading, drainage and earthwork as well as design of cantilevered utility structures, towers, and masonry single story buildings as well as foundations as may be found in electric substations or other similar type facilities
Knowledge and understanding steel and concrete design, structural analysis, as well as knowledge and understanding of substation and transmission line components and their functions
Strong knowledge of common engineering application software; Experience with RISA 3D, PLS-Tower or STAAD Pro is preferred
Extensive knowledge and understanding of engineering standards including NESC, ASCE, IBC, AISC and ACI
Extensive knowledge of civil and structural design documents and drawings necessary to complete a substation or transmission project
Knowledge of common word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail software
Working in a team environment
Communicating effectively with co-workers, vendors, clients, etc.
Provides design services for support of projects that involve Substation Engineering and Transmission Engineering for High Voltage Electric facilities. The position interfaces with other discipline project leads, client engineering and construction managers, surveying and geotechnical engineering vendors, equipment and structure vendors.
Duties & Responsibilities
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
Work with project team to create or modify all civil and structural design documents
Develop steel and foundation detail drawings
Apply engineering application software for the design of structural steel, foundations and site preparation
Use project specific standards and ensure that the design efforts are progressing in the most efficient manner possible
Perform engineering and design functions as necessary to meet project schedules
Communicate and coordinate project activities with customer representatives, project team, and management
Ensure correct application of engineering standards including the NESC, ASCE, IBC, AISC and ACI
Properly use the document management system
Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work
Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments
Other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications / Experience
Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university, or equivalent degree with experience in the Civil Engineering field, is required. Candidates must be a licensed professional engineer, or able to obtain licensure within one year of hire. If registered in a state other than where the engineer will practice, the individual must be able to obtain a license within one year of date of hire. Structural engineer licensure is a plus. A minimum of five to seven years of direct experience and proven knowledge in concrete and steel structural engineering is required. Experience in the electric utility industry is preferred.
Possess skills in the following areas:
The ideal candidate has experience with both site grading, drainage and earthwork as well as design of cantilevered utility structures, towers, and masonry single story buildings as well as foundations as may be found in electric substations or other similar type facilities
Knowledge and understanding steel and concrete design, structural analysis, as well as knowledge and understanding of substation and transmission line components and their functions
Strong knowledge of common engineering application software; Experience with RISA 3D, PLS-Tower or STAAD Pro is preferred
Extensive knowledge and understanding of engineering standards including NESC, ASCE, IBC, AISC and ACI
Extensive knowledge of civil and structural design documents and drawings necessary to complete a substation or transmission project
Knowledge of common word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail software
Working in a team environment
Communicating effectively with co-workers, vendors, clients, etc.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.