Senior-Level Structural Engineer (Substation Projects)

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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

• 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
  
  

Required Education/Experience

• 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
  
  

Desired Education/Experience

• 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!

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POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities