Structural Engineer 3 - Grid
$74,353–$113,595 year
HybridWilmington, Delaware, 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 and solve structural engineering issues by creating calculations, document designs, and specifications while preparing technical specifications for structural materials. Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation, and coordinate guidance with engineers, project managers, and suppliers to ensure timely design delivery. Communicate technical information directly with clients and present findings from facility reviews and recommendations. Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and substation locations for construction coordination and field verification. Utilize modern tools, automation, and AI to improve workflows and deliver cost-effective designs, supported by a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remotely, with a relocation package available depending on location.
Required Qualifications
- BSCE or MSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program
- Strong academic background in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design
- Three or more years experience as a practicing structural engineer
- Experience preferably as a member of a project team working on the design and upgrade of electrical substations
- Ability to 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
- Must be able to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to substation locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs
- Expectation of spending three days a week in the office
- Willingness or ability to solve problems using modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs
- Ability to take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI
- Strong engineering judgment and verification of results when using automation or agentic AI tools
- 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
- Experience building or using automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation
- Appropriate use of agentic AI tools
- Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required
- Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields
Additional Requirements
- We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
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