Substation Lead Civil/Structural Engineer

Ulteig; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 123,200 - 159,650; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig in Fargo, North Dakota is hiring a Lead Civil/Structural Engineer to manage design projects in the Substation department. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, PE registration, and preferably 7 years of experience. Responsibilities include conducting engineering tasks, developing plans and specifications, and collaborating with other engineers. The position offers a flexible workplace and a comprehensive benefits package, with a target salary range of $123,200 - $159,650.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering required.
• Civil/Structural PE registration required or ability to obtain within 6-12 months.
• Minimum of 7 years of engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Develops plans, specifications, and reports.
• Checks design computations done by others.

Skills

Structural steel design

Foundation design

Grading design

MathCAD

STAAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering

Civil/Structural Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates to work in our Substation department for the position of Lead Civil/Structural Engineer. The Lead Engineer acts as a discipline engineer or overall project engineer planning, scheduling, conducting and/or coordinating detailed phases of assigned project work. They will make design recommendations, adaptations and modifications for foundation design, structural steel design, and grading plans. The Lead Engineer will perform calculations using engineering formulas and skills and complete own design work which may involve computer-aided and/or manual design calculations.

What You’ll Do

• Applies current, standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to complete engineering tasks.
• Develops plans, specifications, and observation reports to see that these items are complete, accurate and in accordance with sound engineering practice.
• Practices efficiency engineering as it pertains to design selection.
• Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality.
• Works closely with engineering technicians and experienced engineers.
• May work in the office or in the field.
• Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.
• Is technically involved with the resolution of design problems that may include performing field investigation or observations.
• Checks design computations done by others.
• Coordinates specific design aspects of a project.
• Performs detailed engineering design and evaluations within specialty.
• May devise new approaches and solutions to problems encountered.
• Prepares reports and correspondence concerning the direction of assigned projects.
• May participate in marketing, sales and business development activities within assigned market.
• Demonstrates a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
• Effectively communicates and interacts with clients to ensure we are meeting their needs.
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent required.
• Civil/structural Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or ability to obtain within 6-12 months of hire, required. Structural Engineer registration desired.
• Minimum of 7 years of engineering experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical utility substation layout and design preferred.
• Understanding of structural steel, drilled pier & spread footing design and detailing required, grading design preferred.
• Experience using MathCAD, STAAD or equivalent, foundation design programs, and/or other structural modelling software preferred.
• Knowledge of AISC and ACI required, ASCE & NESC preferred.
• Basic understanding of AutoCADD and/or MicroStation preferred.
• Proven experience in Microsoft software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

Benefits

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Compensation

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $123,200 - $159,650.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.