What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior-Level Structural Engineer (Substation Projects) position at POWER Engineers, Inc?
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Senior-Level Structural Engineer (Substation Projects)
Job Summary
POWER Engineers, a member of WSP, is looking for a Senior-Level Structural Engineer with a strong background in structural engineering for electrical substations. This position is in the Power Delivery Substation Department of our Minneapolis office located in Burnsville, Minnesota. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within driving distance of the office).
Roles and Responsibilities
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP's 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects.
At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:
We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
Salary DOE
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities
Job Summary
POWER Engineers, a member of WSP, is looking for a Senior-Level Structural Engineer with a strong background in structural engineering for electrical substations. This position is in the Power Delivery Substation Department of our Minneapolis office located in Burnsville, Minnesota. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within driving distance of the office).
Roles and Responsibilities
- All aspects of substation structural design including preparation of steel performance drawings, fabrication drawings and foundation design
- Development of steel and concrete construction specifications, cost estimates, engineering proposals and project schedules
- Understand and incorporate typical structural code requirements
- Coordination with all disciplines contributing to electrical substation design
- Preparation of calculation packages to satisfy client and code requirements
- Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients
- Support Project Manager and Project Engineer with project reporting needs
- Support proposal development
- Support the mentorship and training of other team members
- Shall understand and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs
- Occasional travel will be required
- Ability to function as a Structural Engineer in the Minneapolis location of our Substation Business Unit
- BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering) degree from an accredited college
- 8 or more years of experience in structural engineering
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
- Mechanical reasoning skills and attention to detail
- Finite Element modeling experience; Risa3D or STAAD Pro
- Familiarity with structural analysis, concrete design, steel design, soil mechanics and foundation design
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, tracking and organizing many tasks of varying importance and size
- Ability to perform calculations to size steel structures and concrete foundations
- Proven ability and desire to mentor and help others
- Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
- Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship
- 10 years of experience in structural engineering
- Seismic design experience
- Experience with RISA, MathCAD, LPile, and STAAD are beneficial
- Professional Engineering license (PE) or the ability to obtain licensure and ability to obtain licensure in multiple states
- Ability to successfully participate in multiple projects concurrently and manage budgets and schedules
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP's 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects.
At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401K
- Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- New Dads and Moms Benefit program
- Fertility Benefits
- Gender affirming care
We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
Salary DOE
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities
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