Associate Engineer, Civil

ESP Associates•Tampa, FL
•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Associate Engineer, you will provide entry-level engineering and technical expertise on civil engineering design projects for electrical substations and transmission line right-of-way projects. This position prepares guidance for site layout, grading design, retaining wall design, stormwater analysis, permitting, containment structure design, survey coordination, and civil construction support.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required)
  • Experience with design codes and standards
  • Understanding of basic practices for researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations
  • Ability to prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches
  • Ability to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulations
  • Ability to be a self-starter and thrive in an unstructured, varied, and deadline-driven work environment
  • Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation skills)
  • Demonstrated verbal and technical writing skills
  • Ability to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy

Nice To Haves

  • EI/EIT certification (preferred)
  • 1+ years of related civil engineering experience in the electric utility industry (preferred)
  • Experience using Civil 3D and other related software (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Build design models using the Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and stormwater analysis programs
  • Conduct transmission right-of-way access improvement design including culvert sizing, stormwater drainage analysis, stabilization specification, construction support, and inspection
  • Develop civil construction specifications
  • Conduct engineering related studies
  • Learn and understand design criteria
  • Evaluate and provide commentary on design alternatives
  • Compose work packages and release letters
  • Effectively manage multiple tasks for multiple projects

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
  • 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
  • PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
  • VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
  • Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
  • Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer Paid)
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Education Reimbursement Opportunities
  • Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
  • Referral Bonuses
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