Civil Structural Engineer

Job Description:

We are seeking a Structural Engineer II to support large, complex, multi‑year hydroelectric dam reconstruction and upgrade projects. This role sits within a major projects group focused on high‑risk, high‑value capital projects involving:

• Heavy structural steel
• Large reinforced concrete installations
• Work in and around water at active hydroelectric dam facilities
• Projects with significant federal regulatory oversight (FERC)

The Structural Engineer II will supplement an existing project team, acting as a technical interface between engineering, construction management, and external contractors, ensuring quality, safety, and technical compliance throughout construction.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Field Support

• Serve as a technical interface between:
• Owner’s project manager and construction manager
• External construction firm(s) on site
• External engineering design firm(s) providing detailed design and ongoing support
• Support technical issue resolution during construction, including:
• Reviewing field conditions and construction challenges
• Coordinating with design engineers on design clarifications and changes
• Ensuring work complies with design intent and project requirements
• Conduct regular site visits (weekly or bi‑weekly during peak construction) to:
• Meet with construction management and field representatives
• Gather direct feedback from the field on issues encountered
• Observe structural work in progress and support quality oversight

Must Haves:

• 5–7 years of relevant structural engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural focus from an ABET‑accredited program

What they will be doing/ working on:

• Working on big dam repair and upgrade projects at hydroelectric power plants in western Wisconsin
• Focusing on structural work – mostly concrete and steel that make up the dam and related structures
• Splitting time between the office and the construction site
• Helping solve technical problems that come up during construction (e.g., “Can we build it this way?” “Does this match the design?”)
• Coordinating between the designers (engineering firm) and the builders (construction company) to make sure the work is safe, correct, and high quality
• Helping organize and review drawings, reports, and paperwork, including some that go to regulators

Engineering & Technical Duties

• Provide structural engineering support with a focus on:
• Heavy structural steel and large reinforced concrete components
• Dam and spillway structures and associated civil/structural works
• Perform technical review of:
• Design submittals, drawings, and specifications
• Contractor submittals, RFIs, and transmittals
• Interface with an external engineering firm responsible for detailed design and ongoing technical support, helping translate field conditions and needs into clear engineering actions.

Project Management Support

• Assist the project manager and lead structural engineer with:
• Tracking and organizing technical documentation and communications
• Managing project submittals, transmittals, and regulatory filings
• Supporting planning and coordination for upcoming construction phases
• Help maintain clear, well‑organized project records, especially for regulatory filings and FERC‑related documentation.

Note: This role does not include direct people management or contract management responsibilities, though informal mentorship of interns may occur in the future.