Substation Civil Structural EIT/Designer

Taleo Social Sourcing • Helena, MT

9h

About The Position

HDR Engineering is seeking a Substation Civil Structural EIT/Designer to join its Power Delivery team. The role contributes to technical design for high-voltage substation engineering projects, ranging from structure replacements to large greenfield projects. It is described as an entry-level opportunity for a self-directed person who is eager to learn and take on new challenges. The successful candidate performs routine assignments with guidance from a Project Engineer or others, works independently on small projects, and supports senior engineers on larger projects. Some travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE, or similar software.
• Commitment to actively participating in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. Candidates without an EIT will be hired as a Substation Civil/Structural Designer and are expected to obtain the EIT for career progression.
• Familiarity with ASCE-113, AISC-360, ASCE-7, ACI-318, and other industry standards.
• Experience with industry-standard design software, including AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, PLS-Tower, and Mathcad Prime.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine engineering assignments with instruction from the Project Engineer or others regarding expected results.
• Work independently on small projects or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects.
• Perform detailed structural design, calculations, and detailing for substation structural members, or develop loading and concept drawings for steel fabricators.
• Perform foundation design for substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and potentially other foundation types, using industry-standard software.
• Support physical substation layout designs, plans, elevations and sections, details, and associated bills of materials.
• Prepare and/or review construction and materials specifications.
• Coordinate quality checks and reviews of project deliverables in accordance with HDR Quality Management Systems requirements, processes, and procedures.
• Collaborate with transmission line civil/structural engineers to cross-train and share resources.
• Support multiple projects concurrently.
• Travel as required.

What This Job Offers

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