Senior Civil/Structural Engineer - Remote Power EPC

Brightsmith; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightsmith seeks a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to own projects from early design through construction. You will lead site civil design, then design foundations, dynamic machine supports, and assess geotechnical implications for heavy energy and industrial facilities.

You will also build estimates from ROM to bid-grade pricing, develop takeoffs, manage field coordination, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and controls teams.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 10+ years civil/structural engineering experience in power/heavy industrial or heavy civil construction.
• Active PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Experience as lead civil engineer or Engineer of Record on plant-scale projects.
• Strong foundation design experience for heavy equipment and dynamic loading.
• Proficient in Civil 3D, RISA/STAAD/SAP2000, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead site civil design including grading, drainage, mass excavation, roads, utilities and stormwater systems.
• Design foundations for turbines, generators, transformers, tanks, pipe racks and other heavy equipment.
• Design dynamic machine foundations, structural steel, equipment platforms and temporary works.
• Translate geotechnical reports into practical foundation and construction criteria.
• Develop civil and structural estimates from early ROM budgets to bid-grade pricing.
• Build quantity takeoffs, earthwork balances, crew compositions and production rates.
• Identify risks involving soils, groundwater, site access, weather and constructability.
• Support field execution through RFIs, submittals, surveys, testing and anchor bolt layouts.
• Manage selected projects between design cycles including schedule, budget, and client communications.
• Establish civil design standards, estimating templates and QA procedures.
• Mentor civil engineers and designers while coordinating with mechanical, electrical and controls teams.

Skills

Site civil design

Foundations design

Estimating & budgeting

Leadership & mentoring

Client & sub-contractor comms

RFIs & submittals

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

RISA

STAAD

SAP2000

Excel

Job description

Brightsmith seeks a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to own projects from early design through construction. You will lead site civil design, then design foundations, dynamic machine supports, and assess geotechnical implications for heavy energy and industrial facilities.

You will also build estimates from ROM to bid-grade pricing, develop takeoffs, manage field coordination, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and controls teams.