Project Engineer - Structural

Team: Structural

Location: Columbus, OH, South Plainfield, NJ, Raleigh, NC, Overland Park, Kansas, Cleveland, OH, Charlottesville, VA, Denver, CO, Gilbert, AZ

Commitment: Full-Time

Workplace Type: remote

Salary:

Structural Design & Engineering:

• Participate in structural engineering efforts for utility substation projects including control enclosures, transformer foundations, dead-end structures, capacitor banks, and static masts 
• Review project documents and develop structural Basis of Design (BOD), including loads, design codes, geotechnical inputs, and material assumptions 
• Design and size shallow and deep foundations (e.g., spread footings, drilled piers, embedded posts) based on geotechnical recommendations and equipment loads 
• Perform load calculations (dead, live, wind, seismic) and develop structural models using accepted FEA tools (e.g., RISA, RAM, STAAD) 
• Coordinate with geotechnical engineers to integrate foundation performance assumptions and loading capacities (e.g., LPILE, MFAD inputs) 
• Prepare structural drawings, elevations, details, and specifications using AutoCAD and/or Revit for each milestone (30%, 60%, 90%, IFC) 

Client & Vendor Coordination:

• Coordinate with electrical engineers, control enclosure vendors, transformer manufacturers, and structure suppliers to obtain and interpret structural performance requirements 
• Support client-facing meetings to present a design approach and resolve technical comments 
• Review vendor-supplied structural performance requirements and incorporate into foundation and anchorage design 
• Respond to RFIs and submittals related to structural foundations, design assumptions, and special inspections 

Other Areas of Focus:

• Provide input on internal design standards, templates, and QA/QC processes for substation projects 
• Assist in developing resource plans, scopes, and estimates for future HV structural projects 
• Collaborate with civil and geotechnical teams to ensure fully integrated substation site design 
• Stay current on relevant codes (IBC, ASCE 7, NESC, etc.), utility standards, and AHJ requirements 

Team Collaboration & Growth:

• Coordinate with internal geotechnical and civil teams for integrated design 
• Attend internal design meetings and client calls as needed to stay aligned with project objectives 
• Receive mentorship from senior engineers with the opportunity to gradually take on more responsibility 
• Participate in internal learning, development, and project closeout reviews 

While the focus of this role is in renewable energy, you’ll also support general structural engineering work, including:

• While the focus of this role is in renewable energy, you’ll also support general structural engineering work, including: 
• Analysis of structures for wind, snow, and seismic loads using ASCE 7 and IBC 
• Structural design for deep and shallow foundations (e.g., spread footings, piers, caissons) 
• Design and detailing of framing systems and structural components in steel, concrete, aluminum, FRP, and masonry 
• Structural condition assessments and live load evaluations 
• Coordination with manufacturers and development of foundation designs for prefabricated structures 
• Construction support including review of change orders, submittals, and field questions 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering 
• EIT certification required, PE in progress preferred 
• 5-8 years of experience in structural design, with exposure to foundation engineering, energy, or infrastructure projects 
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with structural software (e.g., RISA, RAM, STAAD) preferred 
• Working knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI standards 
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and willingness to learn 
• Willingness to travel (10–15%) for occasional site visits or field support