• Entry Level Substation Civil Engineer

    POWER Engineers (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Entry Level Substation Civil Engineer

     

    Location **Freeport**

     

    Secondary Locations **Ann Arbor, Augusta, Columbus, Foxborough, Freeport, Syracuse**

     

    Job Code **19029**

     

    \# of openings **1**

     

    Entry Level Substation Civil Engineer

    Job Summary

    POWER Engineers, a member of WSP, is currently seeking an energetic, self-starting team member with a strong civil engineering education and an interest in performing engineering design activities for electrical substations. This position is in the Power Delivery Northeast Civil/Structural Substation Department, with offices in the following locations: Freeport and Augusta, Maine; Foxborough, Massachusetts; Syracuse, New York, Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Columbus, Ohio. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within driving distance of one of the offices).

    Roles and Responsibilities

    + All aspects of substation civil design including permitting support, site design, foundation design, structure design, and control building design

    + Development of civil construction specifications, cost estimates, engineering proposals and project schedules

    + Support of substation physical design with bus analysis calculations and coordinating with multiple disciplines on results

    + Preparation of calculation packages to satisfy client and code requirements

    + Understand and incorporate typical structural code requirements

    + Coordination with all disciplines contributing to electrical substation design

    + Preparation of calculation packages to satisfy client and code requirements

    + Occasional travel will be required

    Required Education/Experience

    + BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering) degree from an accredited college

    + Ability to perform basic civil engineering tasks

    + Ability to independently create calculation packages

    + Mechanical reasoning skills and attention to detail

    + Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam, or the ability to complete the FE exam within one year

    + A strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel

    + Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

    Desired Education/Experience

    + Three (3) or more years of civil design experience

    + Experience in electric utility substation design (15kV through 500kV) is a plus

    + Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, RISA, MatchCAD, LPile, and Civil 3D are beneficial

    + Geotechnical background is a plus

    + Professional Engineering license (PE) or the ability to obtain licensure and ability to obtain licensure in multiple states

    + Ability to successfully participate in multiple projects concurrently and manager budgets and schedules

     

    POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

     

    At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

    Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

    + Medical/Dental/Vision

    + Paid Holidays

    + Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

    + Voluntary Life Insurance

    + 401K

    + Telehealth Benefit covers all providers

    + Maternity and Paternity Leave

    + New Dads and Moms Benefit program

    + Fertility Benefits

    + Gender affirming care

     

    We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

     

    POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.