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Overview

As a Structural Engineer at United Grid Solutions, you will support the design and construction of electrical infrastructure projects, including substations and transmission lines. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure high-quality engineering designs that meet regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

  • Support projects from proposal development to execution of engineering designs and construction support.
  • Complete structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for supporting structures and foundations.
  • Support structural efforts on engineering services and EPC projects.
  • Deliver complete design packages to clients within budget and on time.
  • Collaborate effectively with design disciplines, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and clients.
  • Ensure designs meet local, state, and federal regulations and client specifications.
  • Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements.
  • Provide as-built and project closeout support.
  • Visit sites to advise on engineering issues and modify designs during construction.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with coursework in steel and concrete design (Masters preferred).
  • 0-2 years of electrical utility design experience with evidence of increasing responsibility.
  • Experience writing and providing support documentation for structural engineering calculations.
  • Familiarity with structural engineering applications for utility electrical substations, energy, renewables, or transmission line projects.
  • Familiarity with IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
  • Familiarity with MathCad, STAAD PRO / Risa 3D, Tedds, LPile, FAD Tools, SP Mats, AutoCAD / Microstation, and MS Office Applications.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, including presentation and technical writing.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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Pay in context

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