Structural Engineer

Primary Function

The Structural Engineer provides design services for support of projects that involve Substation Engineering and Transmission Engineering for High Voltage Electric facilities. The position interfaces with other discipline project leads, client engineering and construction managers, surveying and geotechnical engineering vendors, equipment and structure vendors.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with project team to create or modify all civil and structural design documents.
• Develop steel and foundation detail drawings.
• Apply engineering application software for the design of structural steel and foundations.
• Use project specific standards and ensure that the design efforts are progressing in the most efficient manner possible.
• Perform engineering and design functions as necessary to meet project schedules.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with customer representatives, project team, and management.
• Ensure correct application of engineering standards including the NESC, ASCE, IBC, AISC and ACI.
• Properly use the document management system.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work.
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university, or equivalent degree with experience in the Civil Engineering field, is required.
• Candidates must be a licensed professional engineer, or able to obtain licensure within one year of hire. If registered in a state other than where the engineer will practice, the individual must be able to obtain a license within one year of date of hire.
• Direct experience and proven knowledge in concrete and steel structural engineering is required. A minimum of three years of direct experience and proven knowledge in concrete and structural steel engineering is required.
• Experience in the electric utility industry is preferred.
• The ideal candidate has experience with design of cantilevered utility structures, towers, and masonry single story buildings as well as foundations as may be found in electric substations or other similar type facilities.
• Knowledge and understanding of steel and concrete design, structural analysis, as well as knowledge and understanding of substation and transmission line components and their functions.
• Strong knowledge of common engineering application software; Experience with RISA 3D, PLS-Tower or STAAD Pro is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of engineering standards including NESC, ASCE, IBC, AISC and ACI.
• Extensive knowledge of civil and structural design documents and drawings necessary to complete a substation or transmission project.
• Knowledge of common word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail software.
• Working in a team environment.
• Communicating effectively with co-workers, vendors, clients, etc.

Physical Requirements

• Sit for extended periods during computer-based work.
• Stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday.
• Lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Occasional exposure to field or industrial environments during site visits.

Environmental Conditions

• Primarily climate-controlled office environment.
• Occasional exposure to field or industrial environments during site visits.

Reasonable Accommodations

• Ability to sit for extended periods during computer-based work.
• Ability to stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday.
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional travel to other offices or meeting locations.

Compensation/Benefits

• Compensation: $80,000 - $180,000 yearly.
• Total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• PPO and HDHP medical options with FSA or HSA.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Supplemental life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, and employee assistance plan (no cost to employee).
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.

Additional Benefits and Wellness Programs

• Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options), dental and vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.