Civil Engineer I or Civil Engineer II -Substation Engineering

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

• Category: Civil Engineering

Description

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***This position can be hired as either an Engineer I or Engineer II depending on experience***

Position Summary

The Engineer I/II position is the entry level and intermediate levels, respectively, of the Engineering classification hierarchy.  Employees in the Engineer I/II position solve problems in engineering areas of specialization with close supervision. An Engineer I/II is expected to develop skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer I/II has knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures.

This position is for a Civil Engineer on our Substation Engineering team located in Duke Energy’s regional headquarters in downtown Cincinnati, OH. This work group is responsible for the design of new and existing distribution and transmission substations from 4kV through 345kV in Ohio and Kentucky. Projects range from routine equipment modifications and installations to the complete design of new substations. The position requires the individual to be able to manage work between multiple projects simultaneously to ensure timely release of engineering designs. The individual will utilize a variety of tools and techniques to complete an engineering design, including current design specifications, pertinent code manuals, computer aided design/drafting software, and other reference sources. The final product is an engineering release package consisting of pertinent drawings, permits, bills of material, etc.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include:

Structural steel design

Reinforced concrete design

Foundation designs including mat, spread footer, and drilled shaft

Review site development designs

Drawing review for assigned projects

Engineering support during construction

Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity.

Contributes to team decision-making in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities; deals with changing priorities and differing situations and makes decision that may affect the work of the team.

Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to well-defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.

Conducts engineering and related studies; completes routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with increasing ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; increasingly competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.

Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures, proficient in technical and analytical competencies.

Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.  Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.  Maintains accurate records and files.

Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

This position can be hired as either an Engineer I or Engineer II depending on experience

Required Basic Qualifications

Engineer I

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program

Engineer II

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program

2 years minimum required related experience

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering

Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.

Increasingly proficient in principles of project management.

Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid changes in priorities, and remain calm and effective in stressful situations.

Demonstrated ability to meet required deadlines while simultaneously completing other tasks.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, partners, customers, and the public by adapting to various personality styles in a professional manner.

Experience in the Electric Utility Industry.

Experience in electric utility substation design.

Experience with Microsoft Office

Experience with AutoCAD 2010 or newer

Experience with (Autodesk) Inventor

Experience with structural design software (Ram Elements, STAAD.Pro, RISA-3D,etc)

Experience with structural steel and reinforced concrete designs

Experience with foundation design including spread footer and drilled shaft foundations

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Additional Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of basic Civil Engineering theories and principles.

Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.

Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. 

Good written and oral communication skills.

Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.

Understanding of basic principles of project management.

Experience in electric utility industry

Experience in electric utility substation structural designs

Experience with Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) designs

Experience with site development and storm water runoff designs

Experience with Microsoft Office

Experience with AutoCAD 2010 or newer

Experience with (Autodesk) Inventor

Experience with Mathcad

Experience in Civil 3D

Experience with structural modeling software such as RAM Elements, STAAD Pro, or similar

Experience with LPILE foundation design software or similar

Experience with structural design codes such as ASCE 7, AISC 360, ACI 318, ASCE MOP 113

Demonstrated ability to complete structural steel and reinforced concrete designs

Working Conditions

Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility.

Specific Requirements

Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program

A Master's degree in Civil Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Company

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Duke Energy

Duke Energy makes life better for millions of people every day by providing electric and gas services in a sustainable way – affordable, reliable and clean.

We are the largest electric power holding company in the United States, supplying and delivering energy to approximately 7.3 million U.S. customers. We have approximately 57,500 megawatts of electric generating capacity in the Carolinas, the Midwest and Florida – and natural gas distribution services in Ohio and Kentucky.

Our commercial and international businesses own and operate diverse power generation assets in North America and Latin America, including a portfolio of renewable energy assets.Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Duke Energy is a Fortune 250 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DUK.

Quick Facts

• 150+ years of service
• 7.3 million electric customers and 500,000 gas customers
• Fortune 250 company
• $120+ billion in assets
• Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America
• 100 Best Corporate Citizens by Corporate Responsibility magazine
• 57,500 megawatts of generating capacity from a diverse mix of coal, nuclear, natural gas, oil and renewable resources
• Service area covering approximately 95,000 square miles in the Southeast and Midwest