Structural Engineer I

Pike Corporation; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 68,900 - 76,502; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pike Corporation is seeking a Structural Engineer in Greenwood Village, Colorado. The role involves supporting the design and construction of electrical substations and infrastructure. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a familiarity with various structural engineering software. The position requires strong problem-solving skills and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Completion of coursework in steel and concrete design.
• 0-2 years of electrical utility design experience.
• Familiarity with IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
• Experience writing structural engineering calculation documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support design and construction of electrical infrastructure.
• Complete structural analysis and prepare sketches and drawings.
• Ensure quality design packages are delivered to clients.
• Collaborate with other design disciplines and contractors.

Skills

Structural analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

MathCad

STAAD PRO / Risa 3D

AutoCAD / Microstation

Job description

The compensation range for this position is between $68,900.00 and $76,502.40.

Position Summary

As the Structural Engineer on the team, you will support the design and construction of electrical substations, greenfield stations, battery storage stations, transmission lines, and other electrical infrastructure. You will report directly to Operational Leadership within the region. The work supports the maintenance and upgrade of the nation's electrical grid system to accommodate the increase in electrical generation and load demand.

Essential Functions

You will be responsible for projects from the proposal development to execution of engineering designs, to construction support for structural aspects of electrical infrastructure projects.

• Under supervision of a senior structural engineer, complete structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for the design of supporting structures and foundations for substation equipment, transmission line structures and other energy infrastructure.
• Support structural efforts on engineering services and EPC projects.
• Ensure that a complete design package (drawings, bill of materials, construction specifications, etc.) is delivered to the client within budget and on time with a high level of quality.
• Collaborate, communicate, and liaise effectively with other design disciplines, colleagues, construction contractors, consultants, materials suppliers, and clients.
• Assure all designs meet local, state, and federal regulations, as well as any client specifications at all phases of the project.
• Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
• As-built and project closeout support.
• Visit sites, advise on engineering issues, and modify design to solve issues during construction.
• Regular attendance is required

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with completion of coursework in steel and concrete design (Masters preferred) from an Accredited Institution.
• 0-2 years of electrical utility design experience with evidence of increasing responsibility.
• Experience writing and providing support documentation for structural engineering calculations.
• Familiarity with the practical application of structural engineering including analysis for structural supports, loads, and design integrity for utility electrical substation, energy, renewables, or transmission line projects.
• Familiarity with IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
• Familiarity with the following programs:
  • MathCad
  • STAAD PRO / Risa 3D
  • Tedds
  • LPile
  • FAD Tools
  • SP Mats
  • AutoCAD / Microstation
  • MS Office Applications
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills including presentation and technical writing. The candidate must also work well individually and as part of a team that includes the clients, subcontractors, outside agencies, and our UGS project personnel.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Our Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• HSA, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave

Equal Employment Opportunity

United Grid Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.