The compensation range for this position is between $68,900.00 and $76,502.40.
Position Summary:
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.
Essential Functions:
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.
* 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.
- Support structural efforts on engineering services and EPC projects.
- 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.
* Collaborate, communicate, and liaise effectively with other design
disciplines, colleagues, construction contractors, consultants, materials
suppliers, and clients.
* Assure all designs meet local, state, and federal regulations, as well as any
client specifications at all phases of the project.
* Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements
and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
- As-built and project closeout support.
- Visit sites, advise on engineering issues, and modify design to solve issues
during construction.
* Regular attendance is required
Minimum Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with completion of coursework in steel
and concrete design (Masters preferred) from an Accredited Institution.
* 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 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.
* Familiarity with IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
* Familiarity with the following programs:
- MathCad
- STAAD PRO / Risa 3D
- Tedds
- LPile
- FAD Tools
- SP Mats
- AutoCAD / Microstation
- MS Office Applications
- 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.
Physical Demands:
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.
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.
Work Environment:
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).
About Us:
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.
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.
Our Benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- HSA, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
United Grid Solutions is a team of planners and strategic thinkers dedicated to
providing critical infrastructure solutions that improve lives around the world.
Beginning with our role in connecting the first power plants to the earliest
power grids, we have a longstanding history of delivering innovative and
transformative solutions to meet the needs of today and tomorrow.
Our team members have the opportunity to grow and advance while solving unique
and complex challenges for the evolving infrastructure industry.
