[Hiring] Substation Civil Structural Engineer @ICF

Role Description

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.

What you will be doing:

• Develop engineering design drawing and calculation packages from conceptual phase through detailed design.
• Perform design reviews of 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.
• Conduct regular design reviews, develop junior staff members, and contribute to bids and proposal development.
• Occasional site-visits to client substation facilities and travel for client meetings and industry-related events.
• Provide design support to field personnel during project construction.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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

• Fully remote, flexible schedule, work-life balance.
• Donation matching, volunteer opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!).