Assistant Structural Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Wallingford)

Description

The Assistant Structural Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects. The Assistant Structural Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

Project work includes structural design of utility infrastructure including electrical substations, both overhead and underground transmission lines, pipelines, renewable facilities, and EV charging stations. The market is continuing to evolve due to technology advancements and policy changes. Projects partner with utilities to design, plan, and improve the modern electric grid. Structural tasks within the group include:

• Design of both shallow and deep foundations including slab foundations, mat foundations, spread footings, strip footings, drilled piers, and steel piles.

• Design and analyze structures for utility infrastructure including electrical substations, pipelines, and EV charging stations.

• Analyze rigid bus systems to assess the structural capacity of insulators and stress and deflection in the aluminum bus.

• Design of oil containment systems for electrical equipment.

• Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects.

• Research and compile project related data as required. Assist in preparing studies and design reports.

• Assist in the construction execution including development of construction specifications & cost estimate preparation.

• Communicate with design team for specific project requirements.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required or,

• Bachelor Degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.

• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.

• Basic knowledge in standard structural engineering techniques, principles and procedures.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

• Basic computer skills include structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA), AutoCAD and BIM (e.g., Revit and Tekla).

• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.

• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.

Compensation

$70,000.00-100,000.00 Annually

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled

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Job Structural Engineering

Primary Location US-CT-Wallingford

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 244628

Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-CO #T&D