Senior Civil Structural Engineer
Job Summary
The Senior Civil/Structural Engineer will lead design reviews and engineering projects for utility infrastructure, including steel and concrete structures. This role requires expertise in geotechnical engineering, foundation design, and substation components to support bid and construction packages. The position involves mentoring junior staff and conducting site visits to client facilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead design reviews for civil/structural substation components.
- Develop and support bid/construction packages.
- Mentor and develop junior engineering staff.
- Conduct site visits and attend client/industry meetings.
- Ensure compliance with project scope, schedule, and quality standards.
Required Skills
- PE License (CA, WA, or OR)
- Substation design & structural engineering expertise
- Proficiency in RISA 3-D, FAD, SAG10, LPILE, MATHCAD
- AutoCAD and MicroStation familiarity
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
Job Details
### Job Description
We are seeking a Licensed Senior Civil/Structural Engineer with 5+ years of experience within the utility industry working directly for a utility or consulting company, doing design engineering and reviews. The candidate must have a strong educational background in design of steel structures, concrete structures, geotechnical engineering, and foundations. Experience reviewing substation structure design, rigid bus design, foundation design, oil spill containment design, retaining walls, masonry control shelters, and firewalls is required. This position will consist of performing design reviews of the aforementioned civil/structural design components in support of the development of bid/construction packages for substation projects. Candidate will primarily function as a senior engineer leading projects, performing design reviews, as well as developing junior staff members. Site-visits to client substation facilities are expected to be part of the work, along with occasional travel for client meetings and industry-related events. Candidate must comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule and budget expectations. This position will be a senior member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and drafting technicians.
### Qualifications
- PE License Required in California, Washington, Oregon -OR- the ability to obtain licensure in these states within 3-12 months.
- SE licensure is preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint & MATHCAD software, required.
- Experience with RISA 3-D, FAD, SAG10, and LPILE software, required.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation required.
- Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
- Team player with ability to communicate with clients and staff.