Civil or Structural Engineer; Level DOE

Job Title:

Civil or Structural Engineer (Level DOE)

Posting

Start Date:

10/15/26

This position is located at our Headquarters building in Bismarck, ND and is not a remote position.

Based on experience and education, this position will either be hired as either a Civil Engineer (level DOE) or a Structural Engineer (level DOE).

A successful Civil Engineer applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to specific assigned civil work. Involved in the design and development, testing of materials, preparation of specifications, process study, research investigations and report preparation in the inspection involving retrofit or expansion of existing and new plant, transmission, and fuel supply facilities. Performs duties under direction of a licensed engineer.

A successful Structural Engineer applies standard practices and principles to specific as-signed structural work. Performs material evaluations, project inspection, and may assist with construction coordination for retrofit or expansion of existing and new plant, transmission, and fuel supply facilities. May use prescribed methods in addition to application of standard practices and principles to complete smaller projects and assist experienced engineers on projects of varying scope.

Carries out assignments under the direction of a licensed engineer.

• Perform detailed phases of engineering work to complete smaller projects and assist experienced engineers on projects of varying scope.
• Perform the engineering for: general plant , on- and off-site utilities, site grading and drainage, paving, foundations, earthwork, landfills, railroads, roads, concrete supply, aggregate supply, hydraulic structures, pipelines, construction facilities, pumping stations, communication/substation/transmission line structures, transmission lines, route and corridor layout, etc.
• Assist in developing technical specifications and drawings for the procurement division to complete purchasing of materials and contracting for the construction of assigned new or retrofit generation, transmission, or fuel supply related facilities. This includes recommendation of bidders, establishment of design criteria, preparation of detailed specifications and drawings, technical evaluation of bids, and technical assistance during negotiations.
• Following the award of contracts, coordinate the civil design with the construction coordinator and contractor (i.e., shop drawing review, design clarifications, etc.). Provide construction and contract coordination as well as field and shop inspection.
• Assist in preparing and/or reviewing vendor and engineering drawings and specifications to ensure that the design is completed in a timely, efficient manner and that the design reflects the philosophy of BEPC.
• Assist in performing engineering studies and investigations on various assigned engineering problems. Serve on assigned technical task forces.
• Assist in assessing the technical feasibility and soundness for new and retrofit projects including generation, transmission and fuel supply facilities, by-product utilization and co-generation projects. Also assist in the feasibility of engineering evaluation tests, products or equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Provide structural engineering support for projects as assigned, including structural design work related to new or modifications of generation and transmission related facilities. This includes preparation of detailed specifications and drawings using industry standard codes and facility specific design criteria, technical assistance with the bidding process, and other technical assistance during project execution.
• Develop structural drawings in support of projects as assigned, including plans, sections, elevations, details, and 3-D models (BIM) using Autodesk products (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks).
• Perform technical engineering studies and investigations on various assigned engineering problems under the supervision of experienced engineers. Studies will require use of structural design software.
• Typical work functions include providing engineering for general plant and building layout, building and equipment foundations, structural steel, masonry, and concrete walls (including retaining walls), building floor and roof structures, structural requirements for building envelope, communication structures, transmission structures, structural pipe supports, lifting devices…