Civil Engineer

Job Title: Civil Engineer 2 – Structural

Job Number: 11895

Location: Vancouver, WA

Hybrid: 3 days onsite per 2 wk pay period

Overtime: 5%

Travel: Up to 10% to field locations

Length: 5 years

MUST be US Citizen to be eligible to apply for Federal Background Check

Requires Real ID and or Valid Passport to interview

SUMMARY

This contract position will provide support to the Structural and Civil Engineering Design Group in Transmission Engineering. Structural Design provides analysis and design services to support capital improvements and general maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of all structural aspects of the corporate transmission system, including transmission line towers and structures, substation structures including all equipment, bus and overhead cable supports, telecommunication towers and structures, buildings and other structures on the transmission system

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Structural design and analysis of substation structures and footings.

• Structures include towers, poles, frames, trusses, pedestals, racks, and others. Materials are predominantly steel and concrete, but other materials such as wood and aluminum are occasionally used. Tasks include:
• Analysis of existing structures for structural adequacy in the case of new/increased loading and/or changed design criteria.
• Structural design of new structures. Production of installation drawings, design criteria drawings and minor structural detailing.

Structural design of transmission line structures and footings.

• Analysis of existing structures for structural adequacy in the case of new/increased loading and/or changed design criteria.
• Structural design of new structures.
• Production of various drawings including installation drawings, design criteria drawings, minor detailing drawings and others.
• Design and review of fall protection on new and existing structures

Telecommunication structure analysis and design.

• Analysis of existing structures for structural adequacy in the case of new/increased loading and/or changed design criteria.
• Occasional retrofit and modification designs.
• Develop and document structural design criteria used by outside vendors to design new communication structures.
• Design and review of fall protection on new and existing structures.

Building design or analysis work.

• Analysis of existing structures for modifications and/or retrofits.
• Design of new structures.
• Structural and/or seismic evaluations of existing structures.
• Design for strengthening existing building vertical and/or lateral load resisting systems.
• Design of anchorage of equipment and nonstructural components.
• Production of various drawings including installation drawings, design criteria drawings, minor detailing drawings and others.
• Design of fall protection anchorage on new and existing buildings.

Structure maintenance and program sustainment activities.

• Assistance with structural (non-climbing) inspections.
• Structural adequacy assessments.
• Structural retrofit designs (seismic strengthening, remodels, additions, addition of roof loading such as HVAC units, etc.).
• Design of replacements related to aging infrastructure, particularly in the areas of steel corrosion and concrete deterioration.
• Design for replacements, refurbishments, and repairs related to unexpected damage of transmission line and substation structures
• Assistance with material procurement tasks related to above repairs and replacements.
• Perform occasional Quality Assurance visits to both in-house and outside fabrication shops
• Provide support to Federal structural engineers working in Technology Innovation and Research and Development (R&D) related activities.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering or a closely-related field is required.
• 5 years of Structural Engineering experience practical engineering experience is required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience with designs using the current International Building Code (IBC) and American Society of Civil Engineers (ACSE) 7 is required.
• Experience with structural analysis software such as SAP2000 and RISA.
• Must be familiar with modern structural analysis techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Strong critical thinking; ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions to problems.
• Effective time-management skills; perform tasks efficiently and manage work assignments to meet deadlines

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with Bentley MicroStation or other similar CAD programs and Power Line Systems suite.
• Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission system.
• Knowledge of ASCE 41 Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings

Pre-Employment Requirement

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment screening that may include drug testing, background/criminal check, and if applicable, must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

APR Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About APR Staffing

APR Staffing was born from the merger of two well-respected technical staffing firms in Portland. ieSolutions and Data Resource Group. Both companies have been recent award winners for the Portland Business Journal's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The two firms, now as APR Staffing, make for one of the fastest-growing and most-respected professional and technical staffing companies in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

• Collaborating with our customers, we augment their workforce with technical and administrative professionals. We provide only high-caliber, professional-grade resources throughout the Pacific Northwest.