Assistant Civil Engineer - Transmission (Wallingford or Portland, ME)

About the role

The Assistant Civil/Transmission Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams in creating world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects including underground and overhead high voltage transmission lines.

Responsibilities

• Work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting transmission line plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
• Aid in the transmission line design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Aid in modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects involving high voltage (69-500kV) transmission lines.
• Aid in designing transmission line components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers, including plan and profile drawings, structure load diagrams, and foundation drawings.
• Apply basic knowledge of commonly used civil and structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil/structural engineering services industry.
• Aid in research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers.
• Aid in compiling studies and reports.
• Aid in correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
• Aid in client presentations, shop drawing reviews, and contract administration for the design of high voltage transmission lines.
• Aid in performing field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required.
• Or Bachelor degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques, principles, and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Basic computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and civil/structural analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

Compensation

$75,000.00 - $120,000.00 yearly

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program.

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time