Civil Engineer I — Onsite Power Plant Foundations

WCL Group

City of Schenectady (NY)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 63,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Unknown Client, a Fortune 500 Energy and Industrial Technology leader, seeks a Civil Engineer I to support heavy-duty power plant engineering. You will calculate forces, moments, CoG data, and document interfaces between turbine-generators and customer foundations and piping.

The role emphasizes precision, foundation knowledge, and building codes, with on-site work in Schenectady. Opportunity for growth within large-scale power generation projects.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
  • 0–3+ years of experience required.
  • Knowledge of structural foundations and building codes.

Responsibilities

  • Calculate and document engineering forces and moments from turbine-generator to customer interfaces (piping, foundation).
  • Calculate and document mass and center of gravity (CoG) data for customer interface drawings.
  • Prepare and maintain customer drawings and supporting engineering documentation.
  • Update standard work procedures and collaborate with teams to implement improvements.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across projects.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to align on customer interface requirements.

Skills

Forces & Moments
Free Body Diagrams
Mechanical Design Principles
Documentation
Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

BSCE / Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Unknown Client, a Fortune 500 Energy and Industrial Technology leader, seeks a Civil Engineer I to support heavy-duty power plant engineering. You will calculate forces, moments, CoG data, and document interfaces between turbine-generators and customer foundations and piping.

The role emphasizes precision, foundation knowledge, and building codes, with on-site work in Schenectady. Opportunity for growth within large-scale power generation projects.

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