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Structural Engineer — South Plainfield, NJHybrid | 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote
Pay Rate: Up to $96/hr. We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support an Electric Transmission & Distribution engineering and construction organization in South Plainfield, NJ.This is a hands-on engineering role focused on civil/structural design, analysis, construction drawings, transmission structures, foundations, and field construction support.
What You'll Do:
  • Perform complex civil/structural calculations and engineering analysis
  • Prepare construction drawings for steel, aluminum, concrete structures, and foundations
  • Design and detail steel transmission structures, including lattice towers and tubular steel poles/structures
  • Prepare structural and foundation reinforcement drawings for existing facilities
  • Perform underground duct bank and manhole structural design
  • Provide field construction support
  • Perform technical reviews and provide engineering guidance
  • Provide technical direction and guidance to junior engineers
  • Help resolve complex structural and engineering issues
What We're Looking For:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering 8+ years of civil/structural engineering experienceExperience with major civil/structural construction, alteration, renovation, or modification projects
  • Experience designing steel transmission structures, including lattice towers and tubular steel poles
  • Strong structural and foundation design experienceExperience with deep foundations, including caissons, driven piles, helical foundations, and/or vibratory caissons
  • Experience with underground duct bank and manhole structural design
  • Working knowledge of applicable utility and engineering standards, including NESC, ASME, ACI, ASTM, and ASCENew Jersey Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Proficiency with PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, RISA, and STAAD.ProExperience with LPILE, GROUP, and FAD or similar foundation design tools
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Micro
  • StationStrong written and verbal communication skills
  • Valid U.S. driver's license and safe driving history
Nice to Have:
  • Advanced technical or engineering degree
  • Experience with NESC, PJM, and PSE&G loading criteria
  • Experience preparing bottom-up engineering estimates
  • Knowledge of excavation stability, subgrade preparation, backfilling, soil thermal/electrical properties, and dewatering
Location: South Plainfield, NJ
Schedule: Hybrid — 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
Pay: Up to $96/hr. Driving: Required to/from standard client work locations; mileage is eligible for reimbursement If you have strong utility/transmission structural engineering experience and an active NJ PE, please reach out with your resume and availability.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$96/hr

Experience level

Senior

Location

South Plainfield, NJ

Occupation

Civil Engineers

Industry

Engineering Services

Posted

3 days ago

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