Project Engineer - Structural

About the role

A Project Substation Structural Engineer within QISG is involved in a variety of engineering projects with a focus on structural aspects of energy related infrastructure and design-build delivery methods for large-scale energy and substation-related projects. Collaborating with an in-house, multi-disciplinary engineering and construction team — including civil, structural, geotechnical, construction management, and construction experts — the Project Substation Structural Engineer plays a crucial role in providing structural design solutions; responsibilities include overseeing and supporting design production, contributing to the development of construction drawings and specifications, and engineering support during construction and erection.

Responsibilities

• Execute assignments requiring application of standard and advanced engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out structural related engineering tasks to support substation design.
• Perform structural engineering analyses for design of energy infrastructure buildings & building components, substation auxiliary support structures, deep foundations, retaining structures, protective blast walls, and other heavy civil and energy related structural systems.
• Perform finite element modeling for various concrete or steel structures and develop associated reports for client and permit review.
• Interface closely with other project-level and senior leadership personnel within the company, including geotechnical, geological, structural, transmission line, and civil engineering, GIS, and construction management team members.
• Develop written reports and/or provide verbal communication of information in a professional and appropriate manner.
• Participation in sector focused professional organizations, and attendance and presentations at industry events.

Requirements

• Work under supervision of Engineering Director, Engineering Manager, and/or a Senior Engineer in a professional office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure
• Minimum 5 years design experience in the structural engineering field working with concrete and steel materials to support substation design
• Familiarity with the use of the following computer software: RISA, SPColumn, and AutoDesk INVENTOR
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to work with moderate supervision and maximum efficiency in a small or medium size office setting
• Substation structure design experience
• Experience in structural design of various foundation types include mat foundations, pile foundations (helical, driven, bored), and drilled shaft foundations
• Familiarity with the use of the following computer software: AutoCAD (with or without the Advanced Steel Extension), Revit, LPILE, GROUP, FAD, SHAFT, APILE

Skills

• Sound engineering judgement
• Data collected by themselves or others
• Digital technologies

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program

Pay

Competitive Compensation

Schedule

Varies based on seasonal and project requirements: estimated as 15 to 25% of the work year.