Associate Substation Structural Engineer

About the role

As an Associate Substation Structural Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform structural design engineering and analysis on substation scopes
• Collect and assimilate data for engineering work. Perform research and prepare calculations in accordance with Black & Veatch and industry standards on larger and more complex assignments.
• Develop recommendations for equipment and materials, beginning to expand knowledge into other disciplines and/or functional areas.
• Understand and work successfully within budget, project schedule, and quality requirements.
• Assist with providing guidance to engineering team members.
• Maintain positive client relations, understanding client interests and drivers through effective communication with the project team.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for the design of supporting structures and foundations for substation equipment and other energy infrastructure.
• Aid in generating project-specific specifications and the procurement process.
• Work with structural technicians in preparation of structural drawings and specifications.
• Aid in construction phase engineering duties such as site visits, responding to RFI’s, and review of contractor submittals.
• Cook up with other discipline engineers for project alignment
• Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience
• Basic knowledge of Structural Engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards
• Basic structural steel design experience using 3D analysis and design software such as RISA 3D, STAAD Pro, or equivalent
• Basic foundation design experience using analysis and design software such as LPile, RISA Foundation, SP-Mats, etc.
• Basic experience performing structural connection and miscellaneous calculations using MS Excel and/or Mathcad
• Written Communications, Drive for Results, Priority Setting, Planning, and Listening

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with design in the energy sector, whether substations, power generation, renewables, or similar fields
• Structural design of equipment structures and their respective foundations

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental and vision insurances, disability, and a robust wellness program
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time
• Vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union
• Performance-based bonus program
• Company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement

Pay

Salary Plan

Job Grade

Schedule

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.