Sr. Structural Engineer - Substation

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Description


Overview

Sr. Structural Engineer - Substation - Remote

At NV5, we understand the intricacies of substation engineering and offer tailored expertise to address these challenges head-on. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and advanced methodologies, we provide comprehensive solutions to enhance substation performance and reliability.

By harnessing our expertise and cutting-edge technology, NV5 empowers utility and industrial substations to overcome challenges, enhance reliability, and meet the demands of an evolving energy landscape.

We have an opportunity for a talented & ambitious Structural Engineer to join us as our new Sr. Structural Engineer to join our growing Power & Utilities Group.

This role will have you take full ownership of our physical substation projects providing technical oversight, communicate with clients directly, and manage construction related activities/questions. Our vision for this role is that the responsibilities will increase to include management (project, client, and/or personnel) opportunities.

Join us in embracing innovative solutions that drive efficiency and resilience in substation engineering.

Responsibilities

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

Act as the responsible engineer and client point of contact for substation power delivery projects. 

Assist in marketing and promotion efforts to add new regional clients. 

Prepare, review, and P.E. seal technical calculation reports and construction documents meeting client and NV5 requirements. 

Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing knowledge with other experienced engineers and train and mentor junior staff. 

Travel to client sites as needed. 

Mentor junior staff. 

Qualifications

We are seeking the following experience: 

B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering or related engineering degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required. 

M.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering is preferred. 

7+ years of progressive in structural design engineering experience within substation or transmission line projects. 

Other structural design experience (i.e. bridges, or building design) is a plus.

Experience with at least one of the following: RISA, MathCAD, and/or PLS software suite.

Physical substation design experience is strongly preferred. 

Professional Engineering (P.E.) license. 

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities. 

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: NV5 Inc does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than passive & active candidates and employee referrals. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to NV5 or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by NV5's internal Talent Acquisition team seeking 3rd party sourcing assistance. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement and given permission to represent NV5 to candidates on a particular search, NV5 will not owe any referral or other fees with respect to the unsolicited submission.

Company


NV5

Visionary is not a term typically associated with technical  and engineering professionals. Yet for 65 years, NV5 has anticipated the changes that would impact our clients and has expanded our capabilities in order to deliver sustainable solutions for the built environment.

“Beyond Engineering” describes not only the services we provide, but also our business philosophy.  It explains how we treat our clients and our attention to their needs.  It describes how we establish relationships that go beyond the realm of the project at hand, our commitment to sustainability, our involvement in our communities and the variety of services we provide.

NV5 offers value solutions for public and private infrastructure, real estate and the environment.  Clients include federal, state, municipal and local governments as well as private property owners and quasi-public agencies for the fields of education, healthcare and energy and utilities.

Projects consist of the planning, design, permitting, inspection and field supervision, and management oversight of transportation systems, water/wastewater systems, sports facilities, military base renovations, utilities expansion, renewable energy, and education and healthcare facilities.  Outsourcing, forensic engineering, litigation support, condition assessment and compliance certification are other services provided for projects of the same type.

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