Structural Engineer

Dashiell Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options (PPO/HDHP) with FSA/Hs

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability

401(k) with vesting

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Dashiell Corporation, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), seeks a Structural Engineer for high voltage substation and transmission projects. The role is based in our Chicago, IL office at 720 E Butterfield Rd, Lombard, IL 60148, reporting to the Supervising Structural Engineer.

Responsibilities include creating/ modifying structural drawings, applying design software, and ensuring adherence to standards while collaborating with project teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to obtain licensure within one year of hire.
• 3+ years of direct experience in concrete and structural steel engineering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and modify civil/structural design documents for substations and transmission projects.
• Develop steel and foundation drawings.
• Apply structural design software for concrete/steel components.
• Ensure compliance with NESC, ASCE, IBC, AISC, and ACI standards.
• Coordinate with project team and clients to meet schedules.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Structural analysis

Team collaboration

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Tools

RISA 3D

PLS-Tower

STAAD Pro

Job description

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery.

With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe, reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale, resources, and safety culture of Quanta Services, Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies. Learn more at www.dashiell.com.

Primary Function

The Structural Engineer provides design services for support of projects that involve Substation Engineering and Transmission Engineering for High Voltage Electric facilities. The position interfaces with other discipline project leads, client engineering and construction managers, surveying and geotechnical engineering vendors, equipment and structure vendors. The position will be based in our Chicago, IL office located at 720 E Butterfield Rd, Suite 200 Lombard, IL 60148 and will report to Dashiell’s Supervising Structural Engineer. Successful candidates may be placed in a Design Engineer I, II or III title depending on skill and experience level. Candidates with more experience may be placed in higher positions.

Duties & Responsibilities

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Work with project team to create or modify all civil and structural design documents.
• Develop steel and foundation detail drawings.
• Apply engineering application software for the design of structural steel and foundations.
• Use project specific standards and ensure that the design efforts are progressing in the most efficient manner possible.
• Perform engineering and design functions as necessary to meet project schedules.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with customer representatives, project team, and management.
• Ensure correct application of engineering standards including the NESC, ASCE, IBC, AISC and ACI.
• Properly use the document management system.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work.
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university, or equivalent degree with experience in the Civil Engineering field, is required. Candidates must be a licensed professional engineer, or able to obtain licensure within one year of hire. If registered in a state other than where the engineer will practice, the individual must be able to obtain a license within one year of date of hire. Direct experience and proven knowledge in concrete and steel structural engineering is required. A minimum of three years of direct experience and proven knowledge in concrete and structural steel engineering is required. Experience in the electric utility industry is preferred.

• The ideal candidate has experience with design of cantilevered utility structures, towers, and masonry single story buildings as well as foundations as may be found in electric substations or other similar type facilities.
• Knowledge and understanding of steel and concrete design, structural analysis, as well as knowledge and understanding of substation and transmission line components and their functions.
• Strong knowledge of common engineering application software; Experience with RISA 3D, PLS-Tower or STAAD Pro is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of engineering standards including NESC, ASCE, IBC, AISC and ACI.
• Extensive knowledge of civil and structural design documents and drawings necessary to complete a substation or transmission project.
• Knowledge of common word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail software.
• Working in a team environment.
• Communicating effectively with co-workers, vendors, clients, etc.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods during computer-based work.
• Ability to stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday.
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional travel to other offices or meeting locations.

Environmental Conditions

• Primarily climate-controlled office environment.
• Occasional exposure to field or industrial environments during site visits.

Compensation/Benefits

Compensation:

$80,000 - $180,000 yearly

The compensation range for this position is compliant with all local and state regulations and is based on several factors such as work experience, education, qualifications, and internal and external market factors. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• PPO and HDHP medical options with FSA or HSA
• Dental and vision insurance
• Supplemental life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, and employee assistance plan (no cost to employee)
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional benefits and wellness programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options), dental and vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.