Structural Engineer Electrical Transmission

JobDiva, Inc.; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Fives DyAG Corp. in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer (Contract) to join the Outside Plant Engineering & Design Group. The role requires leading structural design, solving complex issues, and coordinating junior engineers.

Work is hybrid with 3 days in office and 2 remote, driving to client sites as needed. Responsibilities include detailing designs for transmission structures, preparing drawings, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Structural / Civil Engineering.
• 8+ years of civil/structural engineering experience including design and field work.
• Experience in complex civil/structural calculations and analysis.
• NJ Professional Engineer license.
• Ability to drive to client locations with a valid U.S. license.
• Proficiency with structural software: PLSPOLE, PLSTOWER, RISA, STAAD Pro, and related tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

High-level structural engineering

Lead to junior engineers

Communication skills

Driving to client sites

Education

B.S. Degree in Structural / Civil Engineering

Tools

PLSPOLE

PLSTOWER

RISA

STAAD Pro

LPILE

GROUP

FAD Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Structural Engineer - Contract

Work location: Hybrid, (Hadley Rd, South Plainfield) 3 days in office and 2 days remote
Contract Duration: 2 years

Driving required: Drive to and from Client standard work locations - Mileage can be expensed

Structural Engineer

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
• 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, PJM and Client 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