Engineer 1 - Civil/Structural

Pike Corporation•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

As a Structural Engineer on the team, you will support the design and construction of electrical substations, greenfield stations, battery storage stations, transmission lines, and other electrical infrastructure. You will report directly to Operational Leadership within the region. The work supports maintenance and upgrades to the nation's electrical grid to accommodate increasing electrical generation and load demand. You will work on projects from proposal development through engineering design and construction support for structural aspects of electrical infrastructure projects. Under the supervision of a senior structural engineer, you will complete structural analyses, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for supporting structures and foundations. You will support engineering services and EPC projects and help deliver complete, high-quality design packages within budget and on schedule. The role includes collaboration with other disciplines and project stakeholders, compliance with applicable regulations and client specifications, facility reviews and recommendations, as-built and project closeout support, and site visits to address engineering issues during construction. The position generally takes place in a typical office or administrative work environment without substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Site visits are also part of the work. Regular attendance is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution, including coursework in steel and concrete design.
0–2 years of electrical utility design experience, with evidence of increasing responsibility.
Experience writing and providing supporting documentation for structural engineering calculations.
Familiarity with practical structural engineering applications, including analysis of structural supports, loads, and design integrity for utility electrical substations, energy, renewable, or transmission line projects.
Familiarity with IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
Familiarity with MathCad, STAAD Pro or RISA 3D, Tedds, LPile, FAD Tools, SP Mats, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and MS Office applications.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills, including presentation and technical writing.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with clients, subcontractors, outside agencies, and UGS project personnel.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly talking or hearing and frequently standing, walking, handling or operating objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Support the design and construction of electrical substations, greenfield stations, battery storage stations, transmission lines, and other electrical infrastructure.
Contribute to projects from proposal development through engineering design and construction support for structural work.
Under senior structural engineer supervision, complete structural analyses and calculations and prepare sketches and drawings for supporting structures and foundations.
Support structural efforts on engineering services and EPC projects.
Deliver complete design packages, including drawings, bills of materials, and construction specifications, within budget and on schedule and with a high level of quality.
Collaborate and communicate with other design disciplines, colleagues, construction contractors, consultants, materials suppliers, and clients.
Ensure designs comply with local, state, and federal regulations and client specifications throughout project phases.
Review existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
Provide as-built and project closeout support.
Visit sites, advise on engineering issues, and modify designs to resolve issues during construction.
Maintain regular attendance.