Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, and they are seeking a Substation Civil Structural Engineer to join their team. The role involves performing electric utility substation design engineering and reviews, collaborating with engineers and designers to develop designs for utility-level substation and renewable energy projects.
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
- Occasional site-visits to client substation facilities are expected to be part of the work, along with occasional travel for client meetings and industry-related events
- Provide design support to field personnel during project construction
Skills
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Quality of life: Fully remote, flexible schedule, work-life balance
- Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
- Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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