Lead Structural Engineer - Grid

This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design. As a member of an engineering and design team, you will work on a wide range of power transmission modifications and upgrades to support client recommendations and reviews including creating calculations, design documents and specifications.

• You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of structural engineering issues.
• You will perform structural analysis and detailed design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, and foundations.
• Develop integrated structural designs and perform supporting calculations for the planned work.
• You will have direct interface with the client and communicate technical information.
• You will prepare technical specifications for structural materials.
• You will Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.
• Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design.
• Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
• You will develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S/L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
• You will travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to substation locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• This position requires a BSCE or MSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• 10 or more years of experience as a practicing structural engineer preferably a member of a project team working on the design and upgrade of electrical substations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the client with appropriate level of technical detail
• Ability to perform occasional walk-downsand visit client site to attend scoping meetings.
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for structural engineering calculations.
• Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy.
• Technically knowledgeable of the practical application of structural engineering including analysis for structural supports, loads, and design integrity.
• Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Proficiency with any of the following programs:
  Math Cad, STAAD PRO, SAP
  2000, SAFE, RISA 3D and RISA Floor
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• PE license
• Experience in the design of light industrial building structures

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