Structural Engineer

Job Description \n Position Summary: \n As the Structural Engineer on the team, you will support the design and construction of electrical substations, greenfield stations, battery storage stations, transmission lines, and other electrical infrastructure. You will report directly to Operational Leadership within the region. The work supports the maintenance and upgrade of the nation's electrical grid system to accommodate the increase in electrical generation and load demand. \n Essential Functions: \n You will be responsible for projects from the proposal development to execution of engineering designs, to construction support for structural aspects of electrical infrastructure projects. \n \n Under supervision of a senior structural engineer, complete structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for the design of supporting structures and foundations for substation equipment, transmission line structures and other energy infrastructure. \n Support structural efforts on engineering services and EPC projects. \n Ensure that a complete design package (drawings, bill of materials, construction specifications, etc.) is delivered to the client within budget and on time with a high level of quality. \n Collaborate, communicate, and liaise effectively with other design disciplines, colleagues, construction contractors, consultants, materials suppliers, and clients. \n Assure all designs meet local, state, and federal regulations, as well as any client specifications at all phases of the project. \n Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers. \n As-built and project closeout support. \n Visit sites, advise on engineering issues, and modify design to solve issues during construction. \n Regular attendance is required \n \n \n Minimum Requirements: \n \n Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with completion of coursework in steel and concrete design (Masters preferred) from an Accredited Institution. \n 0-2 years of electrical utility design experience with evidence of increasing responsibility. \n Experience writing and providing support documentation for structural engineering calculations. \n Familiarity with the practical application of structural engineering including analysis for structural supports, loads, and design integrity for utility electrical substation, energy, renewables, or transmission line projects. \n Familiarity with IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318. \n Familiarity with the following programs: \n MathCad \n STAAD PRO / Risa 3D \n Tedds \n LPile \n FAD Tools \n SP Mats \n AutoCAD / Microstation \n MS Office Applications \n Excellent problem solving and communication skills including presentation and technical writing. The candidate must also work well individually and as part of a team that includes the clients, subcontractors, outside agencies, and our UGS project personnel. \n \n \n Physical Demands: \n The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. \n While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. \n Work Environment: \n While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). \n About Us: \n United Grid Solutions is a company with a mission to integrate multidisciplinary engineers with project managers and strategic thinkers to deliver critical infrastructure solutions that improve lives around the world. \n We have expertise and a longstanding history in managing transmission, distribution and substation engineering projects, construction management, and system planning. We also offer feasibility studies, procurement, commissioning, NEPA compliance, vendor evaluations, and evaluation of advanced concepts in design and utilization. Our core values through all these processes are safety and maximizing value to our clients. \n Our Benefits: \n \n Medical, dental and vision insurance \n HSA, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts \n Employee Assistance Program (EAP) \n 401(k) with company match \n Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability \n Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave \n \n \n The compensation range for this position is between $68,900.00 and $76,502.40. \n \n NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. \n Equal Employment Opportunity \n United Grid Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability. \n