Structural Engineer 2 4P/216
Description
Location: Forest Park Office (Minimum 4 days/week)]
Experience Level: 5–7 Years (Heavy Industrial/Power Plant Preferred)
Contract- 1 Year
Client - Southern Company.
Job Summary
The Structural Engineer 2 provides structural design and engineering support for Transmission and Distribution Substation Design and supports Transmission Line Design projects. The engineer is responsible for producing high-quality engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications for structural steel, concrete foundations, and related components, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and cost efficiency.
This role demands hands-on design expertise, field support capabilities, and a commitment to delivering superior engineering solutions for industrial and utility-scale projects.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead structural design work for substation and transmission infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with Southern Company design standards.
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Prepare and review structural steel and concrete foundation designs using CAD-based and structural analysis tools.
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Conduct site walk-downs, attend pre-construction, during construction, and post-construction meetings, and perform field inspections.
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Develop cost estimates, material takeoffs, and provide schedule and staffing input for assigned projects.
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Coordinate and communicate regularly with design teams, construction services, field services, project management, and vendors.
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Provide technical support during the construction phase and respond to field issues promptly.
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Participate in design review meetings, support standardization initiatives, and mentor junior engineers and drafters.
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Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and other applicable safety codes during design and construction.
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Handle multiple concurrent projects effectively with strong time management and organizational skills.
Qualifications
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; BS in Civil Engineering strongly preferred.
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Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) Certification required.
Experience
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5–7 years of structural engineering experience in heavy industrial or power plant environments.
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Experience with seismic, wind, and vibration analysis is a plus.
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Prior foundation design experience preferred.
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Familiarity with transmission structures is a plus, but not required.
Technical Skills
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Proficient with structural codes and standards (AISC, ASCE, ACI).
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Working knowledge of AWS welding standards and OSHA safety regulations related to steel design.
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Strong proficiency with STAAD PRO, and working knowledge of ANSYS, MathCAD, and deep foundation tools such as AllPile, LPILE, FAD Tools.
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Experience analyzing and designing structural steel connections.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CAD-based design tools.
Behavioral Attributes
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Models Southern Company's core values: Safety First, Act With Integrity, Intentional Inclusion, and Superior Performance.
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Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly.
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Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to lead and mentor others.
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Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to providing high-value, quality engineering solutions.
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Positive, team-oriented attitude with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.
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Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
