Civil Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. seeks a Civil Engineer to join their team in Tacoma. This role focuses on structural and civil design for substations and power delivery facilities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, several years of industry experience, and excellent communication and organization skills. Opportunities for project management and professional development are also available.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan

Paid vacation, personal days and holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Continued professional education reimbursement

Qualifications

• 6+ years direct industry experience required.
• A PE license is preferred depending on experience level.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and design tools is important.

Responsibilities

• Develop design criteria and perform structural & foundation design.
• Conduct grading & drainage design, road specifications, and hydrology studies.
• May perform project management functions including scoping and directing teams.

Skills

Structural engineering

Site design

Team collaboration

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Visual Analysis

STAAD.Pro

Risa

ACAD Civil 3D

Job description

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Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV.

ECI has immediate openings for Civil Engineers at all experience levels. Technical focus will be on structural engineering and/or site (civil) design for substations and power delivery facilities.

• Structural engineering responsibilities include development of design criteria, structure design, foundation design, building design, and related works. Structure design primarily consists of standard shape steel structure, specification of tubular steel structures, fire walls, and related facilities. Foundation design primarily consists of drilled pier, shallow/pad, and spread footing foundations. Civil Engineer should possess ability to learn and apply various software design packages such as Visual Analysis, STAAD.Pro, Risa, LPILE, MFAD, and CAISSON.
• Site (Civil) engineering responsibilities include development of design criteria; grading & drainage design; access road design (paved and unpaved sections, vehicle maneuvering modeling, haul road analysis, etc.); specification & design of retaining walls, perimeter walls, fences and gates; water storm drawing design; ability to specify and interpret hydrology studies; ACAD Civil 3D experience preferred.
  
  

Depending on experience and interest, Civil Engineer may perform project management functions including scoping; budgeting; scheduling; directing a team of less experienced civil engineers, designers and drafters; project monitoring & control; client interface; and project reporting.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Civil Engineering; 6+ years direct industry experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills; ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy; and a willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules. A PE license is preferred depending on experience level. The successful applicant must be knowledgeable of applicable codes, standards and design tools. The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking. Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement
  
  

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. ECI has over 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial electrical facilities. Visit our website at www.eciusa.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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