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Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Civil/Structural Engineer - Substation / Energy
VHB’s growing Energy Evolution Practice | VHB reflects our commitment to supporting the global transition to clean, sustainable energy solutions. The ongoing energy transformation is profound, with far-reaching, near- and long-term impacts and opportunities for our industry, clients and communities. Our sustainable and efficient energy solutions offer an opportunity to contribute to this global change and demonstrate what a cleaner, greener future looks like—from multimodal transport to renewable energy power to climate-positive buildings. Together, we are helping to shape the energy landscape for a more sustainable tomorrow.
Responsibilities
* Manage the civil/structural aspects of electrical substation capital improvement and maintenance projects from initiation through closeout.
* Collaborate with multidiscipline transmission and distribution electrical substation project teams and serve as a civil/structural client-facing point of contact.
* Develop/review civil/structural engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports, and specifications.
* Oversee steel/aluminum structure and shallow/deep foundation design.
* Procure major/minor civil/structural materials.
* Monitor and project financial performance.
* Engagement in business development and client relations.
Skills & Abilities
* Design civil/structural substation projects including foundations, structures, grading and drainage, permitting, specifications, and construction administration.
* Contribute to substation design and associated plans including one-line diagrams, general arrangements sections, grounding & conduit plans, foundation plans, and bill of material (BOM) lists.
* Collaborate with designers and CADD technicians in the development of drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes, and client specific project specifications and requirements.
* Ability to manage deliverable and time commitments.
* Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
* Self-motivated with ability to think critically.
Qualifications
* BS in Civil Engineering/Structural or similar
* 3-5 years of professional civil/structural engineering experience
* 1+ years experience in the electrical substation required
* Experience with with any of the following RISA-3D, GIS, PLS-CADD, LPILE & Microstation software a plus
W e are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:
* Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
* Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
* Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
* Focus on learning, development, and career growth
* Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Services
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