Civil Engineer

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Civil Engr 2 - Structural

Vancouver

Position requires the ability to meet federal background and compliance requirements.

OVERVIEW

Assignment

This contract position will provide support to the Structural and Civil Engineering Design Group in Transmission Engineering (TELD) within the agency. Structural Design provides analysis and design services to support capital improvements and general maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of all structural aspects of the 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.

Organization

TELD, Structural and Civil Engineering, has a dedicated team of self-motivated people who work hard to not only get the job done, but to do it to the best of their ability. Even though the work is sometimes stressful, the group tries to maintain a jovial, light-hearted work environment. A positive work-life balance is encouraged; team members are expected to work hard while they are on the clock and to put work away when they go home. The team is collaborative and likes to have fun together so the environment can be noisy at times with some distractions, but there are also times for quiet, independent work. The team is comprised of a mix of personality types, and everyone seems to fit in with their strengths recognized. We are looking for candidates that are flexible, collaborative, team focused and able to self-start and self-manage their workload.

ASSIGNMENT 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. Results of analysis will be used by team leads for decisions regarding use existing structure as-is, modify existing structure, or replace.
• • Structural design of new structures. Production of installation drawings, design criteria drawings and minor structural detailing.

Structural design of transmission line structures and footings.

The agency uses a wide variety of structure types as transmission line supports. These structure types include lattice steel (or aluminum) towers, single or multiple steel pole structures, single or multiple wood pole structures, concrete structures, and others. Tasks include:

• Analysis of existing structures for structural adequacy in the case of new/increased loading and/or changed design criteria. Results of analysis will be used by team leads for decisions regarding use existing structure as-is, modify existing structure, or replace.

• 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.

The agency has an extensive communication network (predominantly microwave) that is constantly undergoing modification and enhancement. Structure types include lattice steel towers, poles, mounting hardware, and waveguide/ice bridges. Tasks include:

• Analysis of existing structures for structural adequacy in the case of new/increased loading and/or changed design criteria. Results of analysis will be used by team leads for decisions regarding use existing structure as-is, modify existing structure, or replace.

• 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.

The agency has numerous buildings in their systems that are constantly undergoing modification and enhancement. Buildings in the system include single and multiple story structures that may be constructed of wood, structural steel, masonry, brick, concrete, or other materials. Tasks include:

• Analysis of existing structures for modifications and/or retrofits. This task may include structural calculations and written reports.

• Design of new structures.

• Structural and/or seismic evaluations of existing structures. This task may include structural calculations and written reports.

• 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.

Tasks may include:

• 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 (e.g. vehicle impacts, animal impacts, landslides, snow loading etc.).

• Assistance with material procurement tasks related to above repairs and replacements.

• Perform occasional Quality Assurance visits to both in-house and outside fabrication shops and provide recommendations for approval / rejection by Federal senior engineers or technical team leads.

• Provide support to Federal structural engineers working in Technology Innovation (TI) and Research and Development (R&D) related activities, which may include actual research or research support, testing and working with testing personnel and vendors, report writing and development, report presentation, travel to meetings, working with industry representatives, field visits, and providing assistance drafting justifications for funding.

• Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a need to know). Mark and maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Corresponding 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.

• Must have professional knowledge of civil and structural engineering concepts and principles and a practical knowledge of conventional methodology associated with planning, design, and maintenance applicable to public electric utilities, power plants, and transmission systems. Knowledge will be applied to work on structural engineering projects that may be limited in scope and depth or may incorporated to assist with more complex projects.

Required Technical 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.

All qualified applicants at CorSource Technology Group will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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