Senior Engineer, Structural
Job Location:
Fort Mill, SC - USA
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Job Summary
Workplace Type: Hybrid
About Us:
Pickettan ESP Associates company isa highly innovative surveying and engineering company with over 60 years of industry experience serving clients throughout the US and Caribbean.
At Pickett we use the acronym S.O.L.V.E. to define our core values that include: Safety first Outstanding service Lasting relationships Valued teamwork and Engaged culture.
We solve the problems that matterand we are always looking to add passionate motivated and qualified individuals to our rapidly expanding team.
In this role you will be responsible for the structural design and analysis of substation and transmission systems.
- Structural Design and analysis of substation structures including dead-end structures equipment supports and bus structures
- Structural design and analysis of transmission structures such as lattice towers monopoles (steel and concrete) wood poles and specialty structures
- Evaluation and retrofitting of existing lattice towers including capacity assessments and development of reinforcement solutions
- Preparation of engineering calculations drawings and technical specifications in accordance with applicable codes and standards (ASCE AISC ACI IEEE NESC)
- Structural modeling and analysis using PLS-TOWER PLS-POLE STAAD and/or RISA
- Foundation design using LPILE MFAD HFAD and TFAD supported by manual calculations in Mathcad and Excel
- Design of drilled shafts spread footings anchors and direct-embedded pole foundations
- Review of vendor calculations and drawings
- Coordination with fabrication and construction teams
- Collaboration with civil electrical and geotechnical engineers to ensure fully integrated project design and delivery
- Field support including site visits construction support and structural inspections
- Contribution to proposals technical specifications and engineering deliverables as needed
- Bachelors degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (required)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in substation and/or transmission structural engineering
- Proven experience with lattice towers monopoles wood poles and/or specialty structures
- Experience performing analysis and retrofit design of existing lattice towers
- Proficiency in structural analysis software including PLS-TOWER PLS-POLE STAAD and RISA
- Proficiency in foundation design software including LPILE MFAD HFAD and TFAD along with strong capability in Mathcad and Excel-based engineering calculations
- Working knowledge of applicable industry standards including ASCE AISC ACI NESC and IEEE.
- Strong written verbal and technical communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to successfully pass a drug screen background check and maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR) in accordance with company polic
- Strong engineering judgment and ability to evaluate and resolve complex design issues
- Ability to apply engineering theory and principles to practical field and design challenges
- A proactive mindset for identifying improved engineering solutions processes and tools and effectively communicating and implementing them
- Commitment to safety and consistent adherence to all applicable safety standards and procedures
- Self-starter mentality with the ability to thrive in a less structured project-driven environment
- Strong collaboration skills with peers and stakeholders across the electrical utility industry
You will have the opportunity to learn grow and directly contribute to our business. You will also have a very visible and tangible impact by solving real world problems.
You will contribute significantly to the growth and development of our company while also continuing to be challenged and inspired along the way!
Pickett offers an excellent employee benefits package including:
- Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
- 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
- PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
- VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
- Tiered Health Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
- Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
- Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer Paid)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Education Reimbursement Opportunities
- Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
- Referral Bonuses
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
The ESP team of companies delivers innovative engineering, surveying, and planning solutions for all phases of project development.
