Substation Structural Engineer
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Structural Engineer designing substation foundations, steel structures, and control facilities. Supporting RRC’s multidisciplinary renewable-energy projects across the United States and Canada.
Responsibilities:
- Apply civil/structural engineering principles and project management skills to carry out project tasks from start to finish with the multidisciplinary team
- Resolve construction issues, especially those 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 industry standards for power delivery projects, including substations, BESS, and transmission lines
- 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
- Complete 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
- 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.
- Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hire
- Must complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire
Benefits:
- Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k matching
- Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits
- RRSP matching (Canada)
- 401k matching (US)
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