Senior Structural Engineer

Allied Resources Group (ARG); SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Resources Group (ARG) is seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer for the Outside Plant Engineering & Design Group within Electric T&D Projects & Construction. You will lead complex design efforts, perform detailed structural analysis, and produce construction drawings for steel, aluminum, concrete structures and foundations.

The role requires strong proficiency with PLSPOLE, PLSTOWER, RISA, STAAD Pro, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and a New Jersey P.E. license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Structural or Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex civil / structural calculations and analysis

Skills

Structural engineering

Structural analysis

Construction drawings

Steel transmission

Foundation design

Duct bank design

AutoCAD

MicroStation

NJ P.E. license

PLSPOLE

PLSTOWER

RISA

STAAD Pro

LPILE

GROUP

FAD Tools

Education

B.S. in Structural/Civil Engineering

Advanced engineering degree

New Jersey P.E. License

Tools

PLSPOLE

PLSTOWER

RISA

STAAD Pro

LPILE

GROUP

FAD Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

The successful candidate will work as a Structural Engineer in the Outside Plant (OP) Engineering & Design Group within the Construction & Maintenance organization of the Electric T&D – Projects & Construction line of business utilizing a broad knowledge of business and engineering principles and practices. The successful candidate will be an experienced structural engineer with broad knowledge and experience in electric transmission and distribution design and construction. Perform detailed civil / structural engineering design and analysis and solve complex technical issues. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to lead and will coordinate and perform structural design, alterations, and repairs to produce construction drawings and calculations, as well as provide field construction support. Perform technical reviews on engineering design practices and provide engineering-related comments, as necessary. Oversee the work and provide technical guidance and direction to junior-level engineers.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform complex civil / structural calculations and analysis
• Prepare construction drawings, including steel, aluminum, concrete structures and foundations
• Design and detail steel transmission structures, including both lattice steel towers and tubular steel poles / structures
• Prepare existing structural and foundation reinforcement drawings
• Perform underground duct bank and manhole structural design

Job Specific Qualifications

• Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
• B.S. Degree in Structural / Civil Engineering
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in civil / structural engineering, including design and field / resident engineering on major civil / structural construction, alteration / renovation and modification projects
• Experience in performing complex civil / structural calculations and analysis
• Experience in preparing construction drawings, including steel, aluminum, concrete structures and foundations
• Experience in designing and detailing of steel transmission structures, including both lattice steel towers and tubular steel poles / structures
• Experience in preparing existing structural and foundation reinforcement drawings
• Knowledge of subsurface investigation and different geology conditions
• Experience in deep foundation design, including concrete caisson, driven pile, helical foundations, as well as steel vibratory caisson
• Experience in performing underground duct bank and manhole structural design
• Working knowledge of utility best practices, ASME, NESC, ACI, ASTM, and ASCE standards
• Proficient experience utilizing PLSPOLE, PLSTOWER, RISA and STAAD Pro for structural designs
• Proficient experience utilizing LPILE, GROUP, and FAD Tools for foundation designs
• Must be familiar with AutoCAD / MicroStation
• Must have New Jersey P.E. License
• Clear and concise writing and verbal communications skills
• As the job requires driving to Company locations and off-site assignments and events, must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license with a safe and satisfactory driving history
• Preferred / Desired Skills:
• Advanced Technical or Engineering Degree
• Advanced technical training
• Familiar with preparing bottom up engineering estimates
• Familiar with NESC, PJM and PSE&G loading criteria for transmission structures
• Knowledgeable in excavation stability, subgrade preparation, backfilling, thermal and electrical properties of soils, and dewatering