Civil Structural Engineer (Birmingham, AL)

Southern Company•Birmingham, AL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing structural engineering design services for the Southern Company power delivery system. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to perform structural design for substations and transmission lines and will produce engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements for structural steel and concrete foundations etc. with an emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and costs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program
Minimum 5 years of experience in civil structural design related to power delivery, power generation, or heavy industrial/petrochemical facilities
Project design and execution experience
Experience in production of contract documents (drawings & specifications) of structural steel and concrete foundations.
Detailed knowledge of structural steel and concrete design principles and industry methodologies
High level of initiative and the ability to effectively plan, organize and execute multiple projects
Working knowledge of substations and transmission line facilities and components.
Proficiency with structural codes and standards such as ACI 318, AISC, ASCE 7, ASCE 113, NESC and IBC
Experience using design software and computer programs such as STAAD PRO, Ram Elements, FAD Tools, SP Mats/Column/Slab/Beam, AutoCAD etc.
Good communication skills and ability to build and maintain strong relationships are a must
Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities

Nice To Haves

A Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license is a plus
Experience with structural design pertaining to substations and transmission lines is a plus

Responsibilities

Produce and check structural design calculations and drawings
Multi-task and prioritize multiple project assignments to meet tight project commitment dates
Effectively communicate with Supervisor, project team, and operating company
Develop scope and man-hour estimate for assigned projects
Coordinate design activities with other disciplines
Provide schedule and staffing input for projects
Prepare cost estimates and material takeoffs
Provide engineering support to Construction throughout all phases of the project
Some non-extended travel to construction sites and client locations is required
Serve as a damage assessment team member after major storms once receiving company provided training, this will require overnight travel within the Southern Company system