Structural Engineer

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Stefanini Group is seeking a Structural Engineer in South Plainfield, NJ, for a long-term contract with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote). The role focuses on Outside Plant engineering for Electric T&D projects, requiring extensive civil/structural design, drawings, and field support.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Structural/Civil Engineering, 8+ years of relevant experience, NJ PE license, and proficiency with AutoCAD/MicroStation, and structural analysis tools.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of civil/structural engineering experience on major projects.
• Experience in complex calculations and construction drawings.
• Design and detailing of steel transmission structures and foundations.
• Knowledge of subsurface geology and deep foundation design.
• NJ PE license and valid US driver’s license are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced civil/structural calculations and analyses.
• Prepare construction drawings for steel, aluminum, concrete structures, and foundations.
• Design transmission structures and reinforce existing foundations.
• Provide field support and oversee junior engineers.

Skills

8+ years civil/structural eng

Complex calculations & analysis

Construction drawings

Steel transmission structures design

Underground duct bank design

Microsoft Office

Driving license

Education

B.S. in Structural/Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

PLSPOLE

PLSTOWER

RISA

STAAD Pro

LPILE

GROUP

FAD Tools

Job description

Job Details

Engineering

Structural Engineer South Plainfield,NJ Posted:9/23/2026 Job Description Job ID#:

65020

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Contract

Duration:

Long Term

Shift:

1

Remaining Positions:

1

Details: Stefanini Group is hiring! Stefanini is looking for a Structural Engineer in South Plainfield, NJ 07080 (Hybrid) Job Title: Structural Engineer Location: 4000 Hadley Rd. South Plainfield, NJ 07080 Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office and 2 days remote) Driving Requirement: Drive to and from client's standard work locations (Mileage can be expensed) Job Summary: 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 Requirements Details:

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.
• Proficient experience utilizing Microsoft Office products.
• 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 and PJM loading criteria for transmission structures
• Knowledgeable in excavation stability, subgrade preparation, backfilling, thermal and electrical properties of soils, and dewatering

Minimum Years of Experience

• 8 years of experience

Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Those face to face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers.

About Stefanini Group

The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than 400 clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are CMM Level 5 company. #LI-AG1 #LI-HYBRID
Pay Range:

$ 90.00 - $ 97.00