Structural Engineer (Remote)

Summary

Tetra Tech provides engineering and consulting services focused on complex infrastructure, environmental, energy, and sustainability challenges. The company is seeking an Intermediate Structural Engineer for its Power team to perform structural design, coordinate project teams, support procurement and construction activities, and monitor project schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Work independently to complete structural design calculations and mark up design drawings to be drafted
• Lead project teams to coordinate the completion of small projects
• Liaise with other discipline leads, project managers, vendors, contractors, and clients to facilitate smooth flow of information for use in preparing preliminary and detailed design and provide design clarifications and solutions during construction
• Committing to and maintaining project timelines
• The ability to document and track project tasks and related design documents is required (strong organizational skills)
• Preparation and/or verification of design drawings and calculations
• Preparation and/or verification of procurement activities and deliverables
• Prepare purchase requisition, review technical content of supplier bids and technical submissions
• Perform any required inspections as necessary for procurement of material
• Monitor project schedule and budgets within your area of responsibility and report status on a regular basis
• Ability to sit or stand as required and remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the workday
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, including continuous operation of a computer and other standard office equipment such as calculators, copiers, and printers
• The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting
• Periodic travel may be required and could involve limited exposure to extreme temperatures. Travel may include air travel, during which the employee may be required to remain seated for extended periods

Skills

• 5+ years experience in structural engineering, specifically in structural steel and foundation design for high voltage substations, transmission lines, industrial, power generation, industrial buildings, and other utility projects
• Must possess a Bachelors' Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and be licensed to practice as a professional engineer in California (USA)
• Experience with transmission station structures and overhead transmission lines with operating voltages not less than 115 kV
• Previous experience in the design of heavy industrial structures (steel, concrete, wood, masonry)
• Strong computer skills (familiarity with AutoCAD, MS Office, MathCAD, Structural Analysis Software such as STAAD, SFrame, RISA, LPILE and/or transmission line design software PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole & Tower, SAGSEC and CAISSON etc...)
• Strong leadership, communication, report writing, organization, analytical and interpersonal skills are required
• Candidate must effectively work as part of the multidiscipline design team and provide leadership and guidance to the team
• Must be able to work independently and with others on multiple projects
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Preferably in the power industry
• Consulting Engineering experience is desirable
• Experience in business development and civil design would be an asset

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 5+ years experience in structural engineering, specifically in structural steel and foundation design for high voltage substations, transmission lines, industrial, power generation, industrial buildings, and other utility projects
• Must possess a Bachelors' Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and be licensed to practice as a professional engineer in California (USA)
• Experience with transmission station structures and overhead transmission lines with operating voltages not less than 115 kV
• Previous experience in the design of heavy industrial structures (steel, concrete, wood, masonry)
• Strong computer skills (familiarity with AutoCAD, MS Office, MathCAD, Structural Analysis Software such as STAAD, SFrame, RISA, LPILE and/or transmission line design software PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole & Tower, SAGSEC and CAISSON etc...)
• Strong leadership, communication, report writing, organization, analytical and interpersonal skills are required
• Candidate must effectively work as part of the multidiscipline design team and provide leadership and guidance to the team
• Must be able to work independently and with others on multiple projects
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Nice to Haves

• preferably in the power industry
• Consulting Engineering experience is desirable
• Experience in business development and civil design would be an asset

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Term life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Accidental death & dismemberment coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Time off with pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Merit-based financial rewards
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth