Structural Engineer 2 - GRID
$69,298–$99,644 year
HybridEnglewood, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Conduct structural analysis and detailed design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, and foundations for power transmission modifications and upgrades. Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve structural engineering issues while developing integrated designs and preparing technical specifications for materials. Perform independent reviews of calculations and drawing preparation, and coordinate guidance with engineers, project managers, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery. Interface directly with clients to communicate technical information and present findings from existing facility reviews. Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and substation construction coordination. Apply modern tools, including automation and AI, to improve workflows and deliver cost-effective designs. Work three days a week in-office with a hybrid arrangement.
Required Qualifications
- BSCE or MSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program
- strong academic background in behavior of materials
- strong academic background in structural analysis
- strong academic background in structural steel design
- strong academic background in reinforced concrete design
- Two or more years experience as a practicing structural engineer
- preferably member of a project team working on the design and upgrade of electrical substations
- Ability communicate effectively with the client with appropriate level of technical detail
- Ability to perform occasional walk-downs and visit client site to attend scoping meetings
- Experience in writing and providing support documentation for structural engineering calculations
- Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy
- Technically knowledgeable of the practical application of structural engineering including analysis for structural supports, loads, and design integrity
- Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
- Proficiency with any of the following programs: MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, RISA 3D and RISA Floor
- Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318
- Excellent written,verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- willing or able to solve problems using modern tools
- use automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs
- build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation
- appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results
- Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation
- additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems
Desired Qualifications
- PE license
- Experience in the design of light industrial building structures
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