Lead Civil/Structural Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee-owned with 40 years of industry history
• ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm
• Rated as a top System Integrator Giant
  
  
  

We have a Lead Civil/Structural Engineer position available in Winslow, ME. This person will be responsible for the technical oversight of below and above-ground engineering responsibilities related to civil and structural steel design.

Main responsibilities will be related to structural steel design, including control enclosure base design, base design coordination with overall building design, substation structural steel design and/or yard below ground design. Projects will range in size, complexity, and voltage (i.e. 12kV-500kV). Example projects may include breaker replacements, substation bay expansion, or greenfield substations.

The Lead Civil/Structural Engineer can expect to work closely with project management, other engineering disciplines (P&C, Substation, etc.), as well as with our Manufacturing and Testing Business Units here at WM.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil & structural design for a variety of projects supporting client’s ability to comply with various state and federal regulations
• Design and analyze structural systems that include reinforced concrete, structural steel (enclosure base, stairs/platforms, substation structures), aluminum, masonry, cold-formed metal framing
• Design and study foundations and site infrastructure elements including shallow foundations, deep foundations and retaining walls
• Review and comment on structural work products/submittals such as plan sets, technical memos, calculations, reports, comment logs, site review checklists and photos in support of Owner's Engineering Review work
• Actively involved in all structural project aspects including design/study development, construction management, project management, RFI's/RFPs/Submittals and client meetings, as needed
• Assist other Senior Engineers and Project Managers in the production of project plans, specifications, scheduling, budgeting, technical memorandums and cost estimates
• Mentor and lead junior engineers and designers to produce project documents and encourage individuals’ growth within the team
• Conduct site visits, surveys and inspections, and assist with data collection, compilation and assessment
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, cities/clients, and other public agencies
• Apply quality assurance and quality control processes
  
  
  

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer
  
  
  

Preferred Skills/Requirements

• Proven ability to supervise, motivate, mentor, and optimize in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Goal oriented and focused
• Strong drive, energy, enthusiasm, and proactive style
• Entrepreneurial and/or business background
• Experience managing technical projects of various sizes
• Experience contributing to proposals and business development efforts
• Strong leadership and client relations skills
• Excellent communication (written and oral) & interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiation, influence, mediation & conflict management skills
• Proven ability with problem solving and decision making
• Personal credibility to quickly establish successful relationships within the team and with customers
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, & time-management skills
• Strong budget management and financial reporting skills
  
  
  

Experience

• 10 years engineering experience providing civil/structural design of energy related projects
• Experience using computer assisted engineering and design software to prepare engineering and design documents (examples include software such as AutoCAD)
• Demonstrated ability to use 3-dimensional structural analysis and design using Risa-3D or similar software
• Demonstrated ability to use structural design software for structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations and retaining walls
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Bluebeam software
• Familiarity with current structural design codes such as IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, etc.
• Work on the detailed design for Industrial and Utility low, medium and high voltage generation, distribution and transmission electrical systems
• Provide control enclosure manufacturing support and designs such as building base, anchorage, foundations, etc.
• Engineering, Project Management, and Construction detailed cost estimating
• Develop detailed proposals for contract engineering opportunities
• Develop detailed proposals for Owner’s Engineer, Project Management, Construction Management, and Project Controls opportunities
• Lead junior staff in engineering and design efforts
• Communicate effectively with WM employees and clients alike
  
  
  

Working Environment Hybrid mix of standard office environment and work-from-home: frequent use of work computer, facsimiles, copy machines, and other office equipment. The ability to travel for client/project needs is strongly preferred.

• Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.
  
  
  

Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical

• Dental
• Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing
• 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation Resources
• Worldwide Travel Assistance