Applied High Voltage (AHV) provides comprehensive power solutions through experienced, hands-on professionals who make it our business to understand your objectives. Without the overhead and reporting structure of larger, less specialized firms, we are flexible and ideally suited to meet each client's custom needs. AHV delivers top-notch talent, personalized service and quality Electrical Engineering and EPC projects.
We are seeking a Senior Engineer - Civil/Structural at our corporate office in Albany, NY.
Position Summary :
The Senior Engineer for Civil/Structural Substation Engineering will be the lead civil/structural engineer for multiple, concurrent high voltage substation projects. The Senior Engineer will be responsible for providing all aspects of civil and structural engineering design and construction support for assigned projects; interfacing with clients and other outside entities on technical issues; providing technical support and guidance to other staff including designers, engineers and project managers; and assisting in developing engineering standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position :
- Oversee others in the performance of engineering calculations and studies/review results.
- Work with subcontractors, other staff engineers and designers to perform all aspects of civil and structural engineering calculations and designs for substations.
- Develop Finite Element structural models of structures and other steel design calculations such as connections and anchor rods.
- Work with designers to develop structure design and fabrication drawings.
- Develop calculations for reinforced concrete foundations, and work with designers to develop foundation design drawings.
- Work with designers to develop site-work drawings including embankment preparation, drainage, and erosion control details.
- Coordinate design issues with clients and vendors, including attendance at meetings and conferences.
- Assure that all engineering documents and records are properly maintained.
- Coordinate with purchasing and quality control personnel
- Provide engineering specifications and other information required by purchasing to procure equipment.
- Review vendor submittals.
- Coordinate with contract administrative personnel to assure client requirements are met.
- Participate in development of less experienced engineers and designers.
- N/A
- Professional Engineering license (one or more US states) is required.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering
- 10+ Years Experience in at least two of the following areas:
- Foundation Design
- Structural Steel Design
- Transmission Level Substations (13.8kV - 500 kV)
- Highly motivated and able to execute tasks from a lead role.
- Good written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to work well with others in a team setting.
- Skilled in engineering theories and principles.
- Skilled in practice of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
- Skilled in problem solving in time-sensitive situations
- Demonstrated experience in the following software programs:
- AutoCAD (2015 or later) - intermediate
- MathCAD - intermediate
- Microsoft Excel - intermediate
- Microsoft Outlook - basic
- Microsoft Project - basic
- Microsoft Word - intermediate
- RISA or other Structural Analysis/Design Software - advanced
- Senior Engineers' travel level is typically 10%.
- Ability to lift / move equipment up to 15 lbs.
Applied High Voltage is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and 401K.
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