4P Consulting Inc
Structural Engineer 2
Location: Forest Park Office (Minimum 4 days/week))
Experience Level: 5-7 Years (Heavy Industrial/Power Plant Preferred)
Contract- 1 Year
Client - Southern Company.
Job Summary
The Structural Engineer 2 provides structural design and engineering support for Transmission and Distribution Substation Design and supports Transmission Line Design projects. The engineer is responsible for producing high-quality engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications for structural steel, concrete foundations, and related components, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and cost efficiency .
This role demands hands-on design expertise , field support capabilities , and a commitment to delivering superior engineering solutions for industrial and utility-scale projects.
Key Responsibilities
Education
Location: Forest Park Office (Minimum 4 days/week))
Experience Level: 5-7 Years (Heavy Industrial/Power Plant Preferred)
Contract- 1 Year
Client - Southern Company.
Job Summary
The Structural Engineer 2 provides structural design and engineering support for Transmission and Distribution Substation Design and supports Transmission Line Design projects. The engineer is responsible for producing high-quality engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications for structural steel, concrete foundations, and related components, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and cost efficiency .
This role demands hands-on design expertise , field support capabilities , and a commitment to delivering superior engineering solutions for industrial and utility-scale projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead structural design work for substation and transmission infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with Southern Company design standards.
- Prepare and review structural steel and concrete foundation designs using CAD-based and structural analysis tools.
- Conduct site walk-downs , attend pre-construction, during construction, and post-construction meetings , and perform field inspections .
- Develop cost estimates, material takeoffs , and provide schedule and staffing input for assigned projects.
- Coordinate and communicate regularly with design teams, construction services, field services, project management, and vendors .
- Provide technical support during the construction phase and respond to field issues promptly.
- Participate in design review meetings , support standardization initiatives , and mentor junior engineers and drafters .
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and other applicable safety codes during design and construction.
- Handle multiple concurrent projects effectively with strong time management and organizational skills.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; BS in Civil Engineering strongly preferred .
- Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) Certification required.
- 5-7 years of structural engineering experience in heavy industrial or power plant environments .
- Experience with seismic, wind, and vibration analysis is a plus.
- Prior foundation design experience preferred.
- Familiarity with transmission structures is a plus, but not required.
- Proficient with structural codes and standards (AISC, ASCE, ACI).
- Working knowledge of AWS welding standards and OSHA safety regulations related to steel design.
- Strong proficiency with STAAD PRO , and working knowledge of ANSYS , MathCAD , and deep foundation tools such as AllPile, LPILE, FAD Tools .
- Experience analyzing and designing structural steel connections .
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CAD-based design tools.
- Models Southern Company's core values: Safety First, Act With Integrity, Intentional Inclusion, and Superior Performance .
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly .
- Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to lead and mentor others .
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to providing high-value, quality engineering solutions .
- Positive, team-oriented attitude with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement .
- Ability to manage multiple projects , prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.