Civil/Structural Engineer

AtkinsRéalis • Syracuse, NY

6d • $75,000 - $105,000

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer for its client's office in Binghamton, New York. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the engineer works independently on technically complex, fast-paced design projects and supports or leads multidisciplinary substation engineering teams. The role focuses on civil, foundation, and structural design for medium- and high-voltage substations, including site development, foundations, equipment support structures, control buildings, ancillary structures, calculations, plans, details, and material lists.

The engineer performs design studies and calculations, coordinates design activities to meet schedule, budget, quality, code, and project requirements, and contributes to site visits, station walkdowns, estimates, and project meetings. Responsibilities also include preparing material, equipment, and construction specifications; reviewing designs for code compliance, good engineering practice, and constructability; providing construction-phase support; maintaining engineering and project documentation; collaborating with internal disciplines and project teams; and mentoring developing engineers. Additional hours may be necessary as workload dictates.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from a recognized institution.
• At least five years of professional experience focused on developing civil/structural engineering for intermediate positions.
• Prior utility or utility consulting experience.
• Strong client focus.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and good written and oral English communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards, including IEEE and ANSI, and NERC and FERC regulations.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment and provide project ownership.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other typical structural design software.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.

Responsibilities

• Support or lead substation engineering teams in developing in-ground and above-ground civil, foundation, and structural calculations, plans, and details.
• Develop or review reliable and efficient civil/structural design packages for medium- and high-voltage substations.
• Lead substation civil/structural design, including site development, foundations, equipment support structures, control buildings, ancillary structures, and material lists.
• Perform design studies and calculations and apply working knowledge of physical substation design.
• Coordinate design activities to meet project schedules, budgets, quality requirements, and completion objectives.
• Assist with site visits, station walkdowns, estimating, and project meetings.
• Perform design work in accordance with applicable codes and standards and company safety, environmental, quality assurance, and quality control procedures.
• Prepare specifications for materials, equipment, and construction work.
• Review internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice, and constructability.
• Coordinate design activities with multidisciplinary project team members.
• Provide construction support, including resolving site queries, attending site meetings, and performing site inspections.
• Maintain project documentation, including engineering studies and calculations, design packages, as-built requirements, and return data information.
• Maintain working relationships with internal support groups, including other engineering disciplines, Drafting, and Project Management.
• Mentor and guide developing engineers within the department.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, depending on employment status.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits, depending on employment status.
• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, depending on employment status.
• Employee stock purchase plan, depending on employment status.
• Paid Time Off and leave-of-absence options, depending on employment status.
• Flexible work options, depending on employment status.
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs, depending on employment status.
• Employee assistance program, depending on employment status.
• Voluntary benefits, depending on employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level