Associate Civil Engineer (Structural)

Description

RLC is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer (Structural) to join the growing civil/structural engineering team. This position will entail work on a variety of electric power projects including substations, transmission lines, wind and solar generation plants, and battery storage facilities. This individual must be self-motivated and eager to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Essential Functions Of Position

• Perform structural design calculations and analyses of existing and new steel structures and concrete foundations using IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI codes along with industry design guides.
• Learn and apply concepts and design references specific to the electric power industry.
• Prepare design criteria, calculations, and specifications.
• Work with designer/drafters to prepare plan sets.
• Coordinate with internal design team members.
  
  

Other Functions Of Position

• Attend site visits and project site inspections.
• Review construction submittals.
  
  

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited school with a focus on structures.
• Engineer-Intern certificate in Maine (or other state) or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
• Zero to two years of professional experience with employment in structural engineering design work.
• Knowledge of structural loads, steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• Computer skills in the use of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Report to Hallowell or South Portland office a minimum of two days per week.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate within the organization and outside with clients.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree in structures.
• Exposure to design software such as Mathcad and RISA (or other finite element analysis software).