Engineer I - Civil & Structures

Blattner•Avon, MN

1d•$68,684 - $99,593

About The Position

The Engineer I – Civil & Structures supports the design and delivery of utility-scale solar and wind energy projects, working with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams. Depending on background and interests, the position supports either preconstruction and estimating or project engineering, contributing to civil and structural solutions from concept through construction. The role assists senior engineers and other stakeholders with project design through completion. Work may include reviewing engineering drawings, assisting with civil and structural designs, performing quantity takeoffs, supporting constructability reviews, coordinating with Engineers of Record, and collaborating with Engineering, Estimating, Integrated Supply Chain, Construction, and Project Management teams. The engineer helps align construction teams with the design information, quantities, and specifications they need to build projects. The position contributes to designs that meet power-plant design-life requirements, applicable building codes, company best practices, and safety standards. It also works across departments and with external vendors, suppliers, and technical firms to consider solutions that reduce costs, improve efficiency, promote safety, and provide strategic benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, or mechanical engineering, or a related field, from an ABET-accredited college.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificate.
Previous engineering or construction/field-related experience in a related industry, such as heavy civil, industrial, or utilities.
Surveying experience.
Renewables-focused experience.

Responsibilities

Assist senior engineers and stakeholders with project design through project completion.
Support civil and structural design for utility-scale renewable energy projects.
Review engineering drawings and support constructability reviews.
Perform quantity takeoffs and help provide construction teams with the design information, quantities, and specifications needed to build projects.
Coordinate with Engineers of Record and collaborate with Engineering, Estimating, Integrated Supply Chain, Construction, and Project Management teams.
Help ensure designs satisfy the power plant's design life and comply with applicable local, state, and international building codes and company best practices.
Develop economical design solutions and collaborate with internal departments and external vendors, suppliers, and technical firms to identify cost-saving and efficiency-improving ideas, methods, materials, software, and technologies.
Establish safe engineering designs that comply with company, state, and federal safety regulations and applicable standards, including NESC, NEC, NPFA, and OSHA.