Substation Civil Structural Engineer - REMOTE

ICF•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$108,006 - $222,169•Remote

About The Position

ICF is seeking a Substation Civil Structural Engineer with experience performing electric utility substation design engineering and reviews. This individual will be a senior member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and drafting technicians and will involve collaboration with physical electrical engineering in the furtherance of designs for utility-level substation and renewable energy projects.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
5+ years of experience performing electric utility substation design engineering and reviews
PE License in the State of California

Nice To Haves

Strong background in design of steel structures, concrete structures, site grading, geotechnical engineering, foundations, and substation access roads, including knowledge of relevant codes and standards.
Experience designing and reviewing substation civil & structure design in seismic areas for both new and existing structures, including transmission dead ends, rigid and strain bus, foundations, oil spill containment, retaining walls, masonry control shelters, pre-engineered and prefabricated buildings, and firewalls
Familiarity with surveying, geotechnical, and construction specifications, including development and review of same
Compliance with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule and budget expectations
Experience with STAAD.Pro, RISA 3D, FAD Tools, SAFE, SAG10, and LPile software
Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation, as well as working with georeferenced drawings. CAD operation will generally be performed by Designers/Drafters but skill in these programs is a plus
Strong analytical and technical writing skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Powerpoint)
Team player with ability to communicate with clients and staff.
Experience in front-facing client operations such as lunch and learns, and kick-off meetings

Responsibilities

Develop engineering design drawing and calculation packages from conceptual phase through detailed design and perform design reviews of the aforementioned civil/structural design components in support of the development of bid/construction packages for substation projects.
Ensure that the substation facility meets all applicable safety and environmental regulations, including storm water and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements.
Perform site design activities such as determining cut/fill for a grading plan, determining impervious additions and calculating water flow for erosion control and storm water control.
Perform design reviews on a regular basis, as well as developing junior staff members, and contributing to bids and proposal development.
Provide design support to field personnel during project construction.