Civil Structural Engineer – Power Delivery

About the role

The Civil Structural Engineer serves as the civil engineer for electric substation design projects for high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnection projects. He/she will apply NESC, ASCE, and other applicable codes and standards in the engineering design and will independently produce steel structure designs and concrete foundation designs associated with rigid and strain bus configurations, foundation layouts, oil containment designs, metal grate platform designs, and fire wall designs. He/she will assist the lead substation engineer in creating the general arrangement and conduit and grounding plans, and will review site plans for correctness prior to submission to local/federal authorities for permit approval.

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of civil design for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects to include:
• Development of Steel Structure Designs and Fabrication Drawings
• Concrete Foundation Designs and Detail Drawings
• Oil Containment Designs and Detail Drawings
• Metal Grate Platforms Designs and Detail Drawings
• Fire Wall Designs and Detail Drawings
• Structural Analysis
• Documentation for Design Calculations
• Foundation Layout Plans
• Associated Bill of Materials
• Assistance with General Arrangement Development
• Cable Trough and Conduit Plans and Details
• Grounding Plans and Details
• Site Plan Development
• Erosion and Sediment Control Review
• Stormwater Management Review
• Construction Documentation (Sequence and RFP)
• Technical Support Bus Fault Stress Analysis
• Procurement
• Construction
• Active Coordination Ability to work seamlessly with Physical Designer to develop the drawings associated with the above listed designs.
• Ability to coordinate efforts with other various external and internal project team members, with familiarity in identifying when coordination is needed with certain design disciplines such as substation engineers, transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, geotechnical engineers, and surveyors.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from a recognized accredited program.
• Minimum of 4 years related work experience in the field of high voltage civil substation design.
• PE License in at least 1 US state
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD or Bentley MicroStation.
• Proficient in 3D Modeling (AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation V8i)
• Proficient in the use of PLSCAD, LPILE, STAAD, or similar programs
• Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations.
• Strong familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code