Substation Civil Structural Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent Lundy; Chattanooga, Lexington (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Civil Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves designing and analyzing substation systems, preparing calculations for drainage and grading, and collaborating with clients. The position offers opportunities for career development and is based on a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office presence three days a week.

Benefits

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Back-Up Daycare

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Bonuses

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related experience in site grading, drainage, and road design.
• Knowledge of design techniques for producing technical plans and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare calculations for stormwater drainage and sanitary sewer systems.
• Develop site layouts, grading, and drainage designs.
• Assist in structural analysis and detailed design of various structures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

MathCad

Microstation

Job description

Description

This position offers an opportunity to utilize and expand your civil and structural engineering skills within a multidisciplinary team environment. You will be involved in the design, modification, and analysis of substation systems.

• Prepare calculations related to stormwater drainage, sanitary sewer systems, disposal fields, and earthwork to support design efforts.
• Develop site layouts, grading, and drainage designs.
• Design storm sewer systems, roads, trackwork, and ponds.
• Collaborate with designers to accurately represent designs in models and drawings.
• Review shop drawings and vendor documentation for compliance with specifications.
• Assist in structural analysis and detailed design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, and foundations.
• Support the development of integrated structural designs and calculations.
• Interface with clients and communicate technical information effectively.
• Prepare technical specifications for structural materials.
• Opportunities for career development through peer learning and knowledge sharing within our systems and communities of practice.
• Potential travel to client offices for design reviews and site visits for construction coordination and field verification.

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office presence 3 days per week.

Qualifications

Note: We do not sponsor work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• At least 1 year of related experience in site grading, drainage, storm sewer systems, road design, ponds, or landfills.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for producing technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Proficiency with design tools such as MathCad, AutoCAD, Civil3D, Microstation.
• Engineering internship or co-op experience.
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and EIT designation.
• Experience in writing and supporting civil engineering calculations.

Benefits

We prioritize employee health and well-being with comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and work-life balance initiatives. Our awards include the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• Retirement plans, scholarships, tuition assistance, bonuses, and more

Compensation Range

$64,720.00 - $92,930.00

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.