Substation Structural Engineer

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About the role

  • Structural Engineer designing substation foundations, steel structures, and control facilities. Supporting RRC’s multidisciplinary renewable-energy projects across the United States and Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Apply civil/structural engineering principles and project management skills to carry out project tasks from start to finish with the multidisciplinary team
  • Resolve construction issues, especially those involving reinforced concrete, to client satisfaction
  • Perform structural design and analysis for substation facilities, including equipment foundations, steel support structures, control buildings, cable trench systems, and rigid bus structures
  • Coordinate with electrical engineering teams on physical substation layout and equipment integration
  • Maintain project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements
  • Follow and improve company design procedures and industry standards for power delivery projects, including substations, BESS, and transmission lines
  • Take responsibility as engineer of record for civil/structural engineering design projects as relevant experience is gained
  • Review or delegate review of project-related design documents, including fabrication shop drawings
  • Review design codes and apply appropriate design standards
  • Perform value engineering analyses to determine cost-competitive designs
  • Complete occasional project site visits to inspect construction quality
  • Support proposals with technical input and scope development
  • Provide occasional site visits, design reviews, and proposal support

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (required)
  • 5+ years of progressive structural engineering experience, preferably in the energy, utilities, or renewable power sectors
  • Experience in structural analysis and design software including AutoCAD, STAAD.Pro, Lpile preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of applicable design codes (ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, NESC, IBC, etc.)
  • Experience with the design and detailing of reinforced concrete and steel structures
  • Experience preparing construction documents, design calculations, and reviewing drawings
  • Experience collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams for support project scopes
  • Familiarity with compliance processes related to structural design in the U.S.
  • Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hire
  • Must complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k matching
  • Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits
  • RRSP matching (Canada)
  • 401k matching (US)

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

RemoteUnited States

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