Staff Civil Engineer - Transmission & Distribution

Description

• Design and develop detailed site plans for substations, including grading, drainage, and stormwater management systems.
• Perform calculations for cut-and-fill, stormwater runoff, and soil stability to support site preparation.
• Prepare erosion control and support the generation of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) in compliance with local and federal regulations.
• Design and develop detailed gravel access road design for substation access.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce site grading designs and drawings.
• Coordinate with structural, electrical, and environmental teams to align site designs with project requirements.
• Support geotechnical investigations and surveys to ensure project design requirements are captured.
• Prepare technical reports, construction specifications, and material takeoffs.
• Coordinate with construction and project management to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage project schedules and budgets, maintaining a focus on timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Supports new project proposals including scope definition, project labor estimates, and project pricing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of civil engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
• Or Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of civil engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
• Or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of civil engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and familiarity with grading tools and methods.
• Knowledge of stormwater management and erosion control best practices.
• Strong knowledge of standard civil engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment, and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• 4 years of experience in civil-site design, grading, or related engineering disciplines, preferably in the power transmission industry.
• Experience with utility or power industry standards and practices.
• Project management.
• Experience with full life-cycle EPC project delivery.
• Experience preparing permits for regulatory agencies.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred
• Field experience.

Additional Information

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job: Structural Engineering

Primary Location: US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Req ID: 260506

Job Hire Type: Experienced #LI-MG #T&D