Civil Engineer - Civil​/Site Substation Design

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Responsibilities

• Work closely and coordinate with a multidiscipline team of professional and technical staff
• Assist in the technical designs of projects for the team
• Perform planning phase activities, including project research, assessment of project feasibility, and provide input to project team on civil engineering related issues
• Perform and assist with all aspects of civil engineering design including layout/geometry, grading, drainage, paving, and erosion control. Projects may include full civil site design for electrical substations, hydrology/hydraulic storm water modeling, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, and preparation of construction plans and related design reports
• Interpret geotechnical reports and soil profiles for both civil site design and foundation designs
• Structural analysis using finite element analysis software (STAAD or similar) and/or interpret results of analysis output
• Assist in foundation designs for substation structures. Foundations include shallow pads, spread footers and caisson/pier foundations
• Assist with the complete submission packages, supporting calculations, and applications necessary for permitting requirements in multiple states
• Write and edit technical engineering reports and specifications
• Perform detailed reviews and QA/QC for individual projects
• Assist in the preparation of construction cost estimates
• Travel to project sites and client visits
• Play an important role in the successful completion of engineering projects

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will come with a background of supporting the civil engineering processes for a variety of projects. The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to manage/support a project, and the professionalism and skill to communicate effectively internally and externally with clients.

Past experience with a civil engineering consulting firm should include site development design, land development design, project management, stormwater analysis and drainage design utilizing AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Must be experienced in technical design and drafting in AutoCAD. Must have the ability to coordinate project submittals, facilitate regulatory agency approvals, and obtain construction permits. Candidates should have the ability to work with clients and agency staff, including attendance at public and/or construction meetings and also represent the company at other events as needed.

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in relevant civil engineering
• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required from an ABET accredited university
• Registered Engineer-In-Training (EIT) license required with intentions of obtaining a PE in the next 12 – 24 months.