Sr Engineer, Civil (PE)

CoVolt Power; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to lead engineering calculations and substation designs. You will coordinate with subcontractors and team members to develop foundations, steel structures, and site-work drawings for utility-scale projects.

The role requires a PE license, a BS in Civil Engineering, and 10+ years across foundations, structural steel, and transmission substations. Travel ~10% and collaboration with clients and vendors are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineering license (one or more US states) is required.
• 10+ years of experience in at least two of the following areas: foundation design, structural steel design, transmission-level substations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee others in engineering calculations and studies/review results.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, staff engineers and designers for civil and structural designs for substations.
• Develop finite element structural models and concrete foundation calculations.
• Prepare structure design and fabrication drawings with designers.
• Develop site-work drawings including embankment, drainage, and erosion control details.
• Coordinate with clients and vendors and participate in meetings.
• Ensure engineering documents and records are maintained.
• Review vendor submittals and coordinate with contract administrative staff.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and designers.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MathCAD

Excel

Outlook

Project

Word

RISA or similar structural software

Job description

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high-voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors.

Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC, CoVolt Power leverages a mission-driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America.

Position Summary

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Of The Position

• Oversee others in the performance of engineering calculations and studies/review results.
• Work with subcontractors, other staff engineers and designers to perform all aspects of civil and structural engineering calculations and designs for substations.
• Develop Finite Element structural models of structures and other steel design calculations such as connections and anchor rods.
• Work with designers to develop structure design and fabrication drawings.
• Develop calculations for reinforced concrete foundations, and work with designers to develop foundation design drawings.
• Work with designers to develop site-work drawings including embankment preparation, drainage, and erosion control details.
• Coordinate design issues with clients and vendors, including attendance at meetings and conferences.
• Assure that all engineering documents and records are properly maintained.
• Coordinate with purchasing and quality control personnel
• Provide engineering specifications and other information required by purchasing to procure equipment.
• Review vendor submittals.
• Coordinate with contract administrative personnel to assure client requirements are met.
• Participate in development of less experienced engineers and designers.

Professional Registration

Professional Engineering license (one or more US states) is required.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering

Experience & Training Requirements

o10+ Years Experience in at least two of the following areas:

• Foundation Design
• Structural Steel Design
• Transmission Level Substations (13.8kV – 500 kV)
• Highly motivated and able to execute tasks from a lead role.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a team setting.
• Skilled in engineering theories and principles.
• Skilled in practice of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Skilled in problem solving in time-sensitive situations

Computer Skills

• Demonstrated experience in the following software programs:
• AutoCAD (2015 or later) – intermediate
• MathCAD – intermediate
• Microsoft Excel – intermediate
• Microsoft Outlook – basic
• Microsoft Project – basic
• Microsoft Word – intermediate
• RISA or other Structural Analysis/Design Software - advanced

Travel Requirements

• o Senior Engineers’ travel level is typically 10%.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift / move equipment up to 15 lbs.

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