Structural Engineer

1 week ago

Chicago, United States Dashiell Full time
Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com.

Job Title: Civil/Structural Engineer

Job Location: 720 E. Butterfield Road STE 200 Lombard, IL 60148

Primary Function:

Provides design services for support of projects that involve Substation Engineering and Transmission Engineering for High Voltage Electric facilities. The position interfaces with other discipline project leads, client engineering and construction managers, surveying and geotechnical engineering vendors, equipment and structure vendors.

Duties & Responsibilities

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
  • Work with project team to create or modify all civil and structural design documents.
  • Develop steel and foundation detail drawings.
  • Apply engineering application software for the design of structural steel and foundations.
  • Use project specific standards and ensure that the design efforts are progressing in the most efficient manner possible.
  • Perform engineering and design functions as necessary to meet project schedules.
  • Communicate and coordinate project activities with customer representatives, project team, and management.
  • Ensure correct application of engineering standards including the NESC, ASCE, IBC, AISC and ACI
  • Properly use the document management system
  • Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work.
  • Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
  • Other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university, or equivalent degree with experience in the Civil Engineering field, is required. Candidates must be a licensed professional engineer, or able to obtain licensure within one year of hire. If registered in a state other than where the engineer will practice, the individual must be able to obtain a license within one year of date of hire. Direct experience and proven knowledge in concrete and steel structural engineering is required. A minimum of three years of direct experience and proven knowledge in concrete and structural steel engineering is required. Experience in the electric utility industry is preferred.

Possess skills in the following areas:
  • The ideal candidate has experience with design of cantilevered utility structures, towers, and masonry single story buildings as well as foundations as may be found in electric substations or other similar type facilities.
  • Knowledge and understanding of steel and concrete design, structural analysis, as well as knowledge and understanding of substation and transmission line components and their functions.
  • Strong knowledge of common engineering application software; Experience with RISA 3D, PLS-Tower or STAAD Pro is preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of engineering standards including NESC, ASCE, IBC, AISC and ACI.
  • Extensive knowledge of civil and structural design documents and drawings necessary to complete a substation or transmission project.
  • Knowledge of common word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail software.
  • Working in a team environment.
  • Communicating effectively with co-workers, vendors, clients, etc.
Physical Requirements:
  • This position requires minimal physical effort.
  • Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
  • Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
  • Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
  • May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.

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