Structural Engineer - Substation; Houston​/Austin

Description

• Design and analyze structural systems for substations, including steel support structures, structure foundations, equipment foundations, and control enclosure foundations, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ASCE, AISC, and ACI.
• Develop detailed foundation construction drawings, construction specifications, and steel structure detail drawings.
• Perform structural calculations and finite element analysis for steel structures.
• Perform foundation structural calculations for shallow and deep foundations.
• Analyze substation rigid bus and insulators based on client requirements and applicable codes and standards (ASCE, IEEE).
• Coordinate with civil engineers to understand the grading design to incorporate with the foundation scope.
• Lead and mentor assistant-level engineers in the execution of engineering tasks and project deliverables.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers and other disciplines to ensure the integration of civil/structural designs with overall substation design.
• Participate in the company's quality program for all engineering designs and packages prior to issuing to clients.
• Actively coordinate with procurement, construction, and project managers to ensure successful EPC project delivery.
• Provide construction support by reviewing and responding to RFIs submitted from the field.
• Perform site visits for project kick-off meetings, site investigations, and scoping opportunities.
• Prepare engineering reports, technical specifications, construction specifications, and material takeoffs.
• Ensure projects comply with client requirements, utility standards, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Manage project schedules and budgets, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of structural engineering experience required.
• Or Bachelor’s degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of structural engineering experience required.
• Master's Degree of Science degree in Structural Engineering and 2 years of structural engineering experience required.
• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong computer skills include structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA 3D), AutoCAD, ETABS, SAFE and BIM (e.g., Revit and Tekla).
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification required.
• Professional Engineering License preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Structural Engineering

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Other Locations US-TX-Austin

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:
Yes, 20 % of the Time

Req

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