Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer 2

Location: Forest Park Office (Minimum 4 days/week)]
Experience Level: 5–7 Years (Heavy Industrial/Power Plant Preferred)

Contract- 1 Year

Client - Southern Company.

The Structural Engineer 2 provides structural design and engineering support for Transmission and Distribution Substation Design and supports Transmission Line Design projects. The engineer is responsible for producing high-quality engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications for structural steel, concrete foundations, and related components, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and cost efficiency.

This role demands hands-on design expertise, field support capabilities, and a commitment to delivering superior engineering solutions for industrial and utility-scale projects.

• Lead structural design work for substation and transmission infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with Southern Company design standards.

• Prepare and review structural steel and concrete foundation designs using CAD-based and structural analysis tools.

• Conduct site walk-downs, attend pre-construction, during construction, and post-construction meetings, and perform field inspections.

• Develop cost estimates, material takeoffs, and provide schedule and staffing input for assigned projects.

• Coordinate and communicate regularly with design teams, construction services, field services, project management, and vendors.

• Provide technical support during the construction phase and respond to field issues promptly.

• Participate in design review meetings, support standardization initiatives, and mentor junior engineers and drafters.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and other applicable safety codes during design and construction.

• Handle multiple concurrent projects effectively with strong time management and organizational skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; BS in Civil Engineering strongly preferred.

• Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) Certification required.

• 5–7 years of structural engineering experience in heavy industrial or power plant environments.

• Experience with seismic, wind, and vibration analysis is a plus.

• Prior foundation design experience preferred.

• Familiarity with transmission structures is a plus, but not required.

• Proficient with structural codes and standards (AISC, ASCE, ACI).

• Working knowledge of AWS welding standards and OSHA safety regulations related to steel design.

• Strong proficiency with STAAD PRO, and working knowledge of ANSYS, MathCAD, and deep foundation tools such as All Pile, LPILE, FAD Tools.

• Experience analyzing and designing structural steel connections.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CAD-based design tools.

• Models Southern Company's core values: Safety First, Act With Integrity, Intentional Inclusion, and Superior Performance.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly.

• Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to lead and mentor others.

• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to providing high-value, quality engineering solutions.

• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.