Civil/Structural Project Engineer

Brief Summary Of This Position

This position is responsible for structural analysis and design of utility products to be quoted and fabricated. Included in this is the full design responsibility for processing specific quotes and orders, general design engineering support for drafting and sales, and providing guidance and training for Associate and Design Engineers.

Essential Functions

• Analyse and design products by Finite Element Method (IMPAX design program) and other structural design software taking into consideration both public safety, manufacturability, and minimum cost balancing competitiveness and profitability.
• Interpret customer specifications, customer needs, and market/sales needs.
• Communicate engineering data to the customer and others. The latter includes itemizing cost-related requirements of a quotation, including weights, reviewing engineering drawings and shop drawings, and evaluating as-built products.
• Support the presentations of steel poles in sales presentations and meetings.
• Direct efforts of the Drafting Group to assure that project requirements have been properly detailed and that order processing proceeds smoothly and rapidly.
• Recommend changes in design criteria, analysis methods, drafting procedures, and developing new methods and procedures when appropriate.
• Recommend testing to confirm theoretical designs when necessary, including the planning and coordination of the testing.
• Communicate information about new ideas, product and system improvements, etc.
• Perform aggressive structural designs to be able to design lowest weight / most cost-effective structure (that meets all code and specification requirements) to support competitive bid situation.

Additional Functions

• If PE Certification Is Obtained:
• Sign and seal engineering documents in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Serve as Engineer of Record on projects, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead engineering reviews and approvals, providing final authorization on design.
• Ensure all work adheres to ethical and professional standards as outlined by the licensing board.
• Maintain licensure compliance, including continuing education and renewals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering or related engineering field with four (4) years of related engineering experience.
• One year of experience in a professional service or manufacturing setting.
• Experience with Auto CAD (or MicroStation), PLS (Power Line Systems), CADD, PLS Pole, RISA (or other structural analysis program).
• High level of organization for record purposes for email, calculations, etc.
• Ability to understand and support project needs for each individual project needs in reference to less conservative design (in competitive bid situation) vs replication of existing design for speed of fabrication (for schedule considerations).
• Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:
• Registered Professional Engineer in US State with capacity to get reciprocity in all other US states as required.
• Master of Engineering degree.
• Previous experience working directly for consulting engineer in the design of transmission structures/lines including: Transmission line design for short span turning structures with SAG / Tension analysis.
• Understanding of welding procedures, processes and quality assurance requirements and methods for structural product.
• Seven (7) years of related engineering experience.
• Experience with industry design standards and codes (NESC, ASCE 48, ASCE 7, ACI 318, etc.).
• Prior experience designing steel monopoles or industrial utility structures.
• Previous project team experience supporting construction/electrical outage deadlines.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more