Substation Structural Engineer
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Structural Engineer designing substation foundations, steel structures, and facilities for RRC, a multidisciplinary renewable-energy engineering firm. Supporting project delivery, construction issues, standards, and proposals.
Responsibilities:
- Apply civil/structural engineering principles and project management skills to carry out project tasks from start to finish
- Work with the multidisciplinary team to complete project tasks
- Resolve construction issues, especially involving reinforced concrete, to client satisfaction
- Perform structural design and analysis for substation facilities, including equipment foundations, steel support structures, control buildings, cable trench systems, and rigid bus structures
- Coordinate with electrical engineering teams on physical substation layout and equipment integration
- Maintain project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements
- Follow and improve company design procedures and Power Delivery industry standards
- Take responsibility as engineer of record for civil/structural engineering design projects as relevant experience is gained
- Review or delegate review of project-related design documents, including fabrication shop drawings
- Review design codes and apply appropriate design standards
- Perform value engineering analyses to determine cost-competitive designs
- Conduct occasional project site visits to inspect construction quality
- Support proposals with technical input and scope development
- Provide occasional site visits, design reviews, and proposal support
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (required)
- 5+ years of progressive structural engineering experience, preferably in the energy, utilities, or renewable power sectors
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state (or ability to obtain)
- Experience in structural analysis and design software including AutoCAD, STAAD.Pro, Lpile preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of applicable design codes (ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, NESC, IBC, etc.)
- Experience with the design and detailing of reinforced concrete and steel structures
- Experience preparing construction documents, design calculations, and reviewing drawings
- Experience collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams for support project scopes
- Familiarity with compliance processes related to structural design in the U.S.
- Ability to work from Canada or a U.S. office/remote location
- In compliance with federal law, persons hired must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete required employment eligibility verification upon hire
Benefits:
- Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k matching
- Bonus eligibility
- Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits
- RRSP matching (Canada)
- 401k matching (US)
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