plainfield, nj, United States Unknown Posted 1 day ago
Duration: 24 Months Contract
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will work as a Structural Engineer in the Outside Plant (OP) Engineering & Design Group within the Construction & Maintenance organization of the Electric T&D - Projects & Construction line of business utilizing a broad knowledge of business and engineering principles and practices.
The successful candidate will be an experienced structural engineer with broad knowledge and experience in electric transmission and distribution design and construction. Perform detailed civil / structural engineering design and analysis and solve complex technical issues.
The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to lead and will coordinate and perform structural design, alterations, and repairs to produce construction drawings and calculations, as well as provide field construction support.
Perform technical reviews on engineering design practices and provide engineering-related comments, as necessary. Oversee the work and provide technical guidance and direction to junior-level engineers.
Job Responsibilities:
Perform complex civil / structural calculations and analysis
Prepare construction drawings, including steel, aluminum, concrete structures and foundations
Design and detail steel transmission structures, including both lattice steel towers and tubular steel poles / structures
Prepare existing structural and foundation reinforcement drawings
Perform underground duct bank and manhole structural design
Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in civil / structural engineering, including design and field / resident engineering on major civil / structural construction, alteration / renovation and modification projects
Experience in performing complex civil / structural calculations and analysis
Experience in preparing construction drawings, including steel, aluminum, concrete structures and foundations
Experience in designing and detailing of steel transmission structures, including both lattice steel towers and tubular steel poles / structures
Experience in preparing existing structural and foundation reinforcement drawings
Knowledge of subsurface investigation and different geology conditions
Experience in deep foundation design, including concrete caisson, driven pile, helical foundations, as well as steel vibratory caisson
Experience in performing underground duct bank and manhole structural design
Working knowledge of utility best practices, ASME, NESC, ACI, ASTM, and ASCE standards
Proficient experience utilizing PLSPOLE, PLSTOWER, RISA and STAAD Pro for structural designs
Proficient experience utilizing LPILE, GROUP, and FAD Tools for foundation designs
Proficient experience utilizing Microsoft Office products
Must be familiar with AutoCAD / MicroStation
Must have New Jersey P.E. License
Clear and concise writing and verbal communications skills
Preferred / Desired Skills:
Advanced Technical or Engineering Degree
Advanced technical training
Familiar with preparing bottom-up engineering estimates
Familiar with NESC, PJM and loading criteria for transmission structures
Knowledgeable in excavation stability, subgrade preparation, backfilling, thermal and electrical properties of soils, and dewatering
Education:
B.S. Degree in Structural / Civil Engineering
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