Design Engineer - Structural

Quanta-Services; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Quanta Services’ QISG unit is seeking a Design Engineer focused on the structural aspects of energy infrastructure. You will work with an in-house team to develop construction drawings and specifications, and provide engineering support from design through construction across North America.

The role is an office-based position with opportunities to travel up to 25% and to collaborate with civil, structural, geotechnical, and construction teams.

Qualifications

• Must have a civil engineering degree and EIT/FE certification.
• 1–4 years in structural design with concrete/steel.
• Experience with structural software and design tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural engineering tasks for energy infrastructure projects.
• Perform analyses and develop construction drawings and specs.
• Provide engineering support during construction.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and project management.
• Occasional site visits across North America.
• Prepare written reports and communicate findings clearly.
• Engage in industry sector activities and events.

Skills

Written communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or FE certification

Tools

RISA

SPColumn

AutoDesk INVENTOR

AutoCAD

Revit

LPILE

GROUP

FAD

SHAFT

APILE

Job description

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About this Role

General Description

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG) is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary engineering company within the Quanta Services (Quanta) family of companies. Quanta Services ranks#1on theENR 2024 Top 600 Specialty Contractorslist, designing and building some of the largest infrastructure projects in North America. QISG is seeking project level structural engineering professionals interested in working to support large-scale engineering and construction projects throughout North America by providing structural design solutions to our construction partners and clients.

About this Role

A Design Engineer within QISG is involved in a variety of engineering projects with a focus on structural aspects of energy related infrastructure and design-build delivery methods for large-scale energy generation, transmission, and substation-related projects. Collaborating with an in-house, multi-disciplinary engineering and construction team — including civil, structural, geotechnical, construction management, and construction experts — the Design Engineer within QISG plays a crucial role in providing structural design solutions; responsibilities include supporting design production, contributing to the development of construction drawings and specifications, and engineering support during construction.

This role is an office-based position with a primary focus on executing pre-construction design, development of construction plans, and construction support services during construction and erection. The Design Engineer will be expected to apply standard and advanced engineering principles, under the direct oversight of a Professional Engineer, to solve complex problems. A successful candidate is able to utilize sound engineering judgement, field data collected by themselves or others, and digital technologies to develop economical solutions to support civil construction and communicate effectively with project management, technical, and construction personnel.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Execute assignments requiring application of standard and advanced engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out structural related engineering tasks.
• Perform structural engineering analyses for design of energy infrastructure buildings & building components, substation auxiliary support structures, deep foundations, retaining structures, protective blast walls, and other heavy civil and energy related structural systems.
• Perform finite element modeling for various concrete or steel structures and develop associated reports for client and permit review.
• Interface closely with other staff, project, and senior leadership personnel within the company, including geotechnical, geological, structural, transmission line, and civil engineering, GIS, and construction management team members.
• Develop written reports and/or provide verbal communication of information in a professional and appropriate manner.
• Perform occasional site visits to project sites located throughout North America.
• Participation in sector focused professional organizations, and attendance and presentations at industry events.

Work under supervision of Project Engineer, Senior Engineer, or Engineering Manager in a professional office setting.

What You'll Bring

Required Experience and Education

• Required - bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Required - Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) certification with an interest in obtaining Professional Engineer licensure in one or multiple states
• Required – 1 to 4 years design experience in the structural engineering field working with concrete and steel materials
• Required – familiarity with the use of the following computer software: RISA, SPColumn, and AutoDesk INVENTOR
• Required - excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Required - proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Required - ability to work with moderate supervision and maximum efficiency in a small or medium size office setting
• Preferred – substation and/or transmission structure design experience
• Preferred - familiarity with the use of the following computer software: AutoCAD (with or without the Advanced Steel Extension), Revit, LPILE, GROUP, FAD, SHAFT, APILE

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs at times.
• Must be able to bend, lift, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces.

Travel Requirements

• Varies based on seasonal and project requirements: estimated as up to 25% of the work year.

What You'll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $80,000.00/Yr. - USD $111,500.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.