Structural Engineer

Dashiell • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services, provides technical and construction services for electric infrastructure, including substation and transmission engineering. The Structural Engineer provides design services for projects involving high-voltage electric facilities and works with other discipline leads, client engineering and construction managers, surveying and geotechnical vendors, and equipment and structure vendors. The position is based at Dashiell’s Madison-area office in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, and reports to the Supervising Structural Engineer. Depending on skills and experience, successful candidates may be placed in a Design Engineer I, II, or III title.

The role develops and modifies civil and structural design documents, including steel and foundation details, and applies engineering software to structural steel and foundation design. The engineer uses project-specific standards and relevant industry codes to produce accurate work and meet project schedules. Short periods of out-of-town travel may be required for projects and assignments.

The position requires a civil engineering bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree with civil engineering experience, and candidates must be licensed as a professional engineer or able to obtain licensure within one year of hire. At least three years of direct experience in concrete and structural steel engineering is required. Electric utility industry experience is preferred. The work is primarily in a climate-controlled office, with occasional exposure to field or industrial environments during site visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university, or an equivalent degree with experience in the Civil Engineering field.
• Professional Engineer licensure, or ability to obtain licensure within one year of hire; candidates licensed in another state must be able to obtain a license in the state where they will practice within one year of hire.
• At least three years of direct experience and proven knowledge in concrete and structural steel engineering.
• Knowledge and understanding of steel and concrete design and structural analysis.
• Knowledge and understanding of substation and transmission line components and their functions.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering standards, including NESC, ASCE, IBC, AISC, and ACI.
• Extensive knowledge of civil and structural design documents and drawings needed to complete substation or transmission projects.
• Knowledge of common engineering application software.
• Knowledge of common word-processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, vendors, and clients.
• Ability to sit for extended periods during computer-based work; stand and walk intermittently; and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• At least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States permanently without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the electric utility industry.
• Experience designing cantilevered utility structures, towers, masonry single-story buildings, and foundations for electric substations or similar facilities.
• Experience with RISA 3D, PLS-Tower, or STAAD Pro.

Responsibilities

• Work with the project team to create or modify civil and structural design documents.
• Develop steel and foundation detail drawings.
• Use engineering application software to design structural steel and foundations.
• Apply project-specific standards and ensure design work progresses efficiently.
• Perform engineering and design functions to meet project schedules.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with customer representatives, the project team, and management.
• Ensure correct application of engineering standards, including NESC, ASCE, IBC, AISC, and ACI.
• Properly use the document management system.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of work.
• Travel out of town for short periods as required by projects and assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Company-paid life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans, with FSA or HSA options
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Group accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
• Competitive compensation package

What This Job Offers

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