Associate Engineer - Civil & Structural

$85,000 - $95,000/Yr

MasTec - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Indianapolis, IN

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

The Associate Structural/Foundation Engineer will work under the supervision of a Senior Structural/Foundation Engineer, focusing on structural and foundation engineering within the solar industry. This role is ideal for engineers who are on the path to becoming licensed Professional Engineers. The position involves applying national building codes, standards, and engineering principles to analyze and design foundations specifically for solar power plant applications. The engineer will evaluate various factors affecting foundation integrity, including electrochemical test data for corrosion analysis, frost heave impacts, and the effects of expansive and collapsible soils. In addition to these evaluations, the engineer will calculate the design life of foundations using corrosion standards and perform desktop studies to identify additional risks not typically covered in geotechnical reports. Responsibilities also include preparing structural analysis and design calculations for pile foundations, considering various external forces and constraints. The engineer will analyze site terrain and topography to adapt structural parameters and develop grading requirements using Civil 3D software. Furthermore, the role involves preparing pile plot plans and coordinating with construction teams during pile installation, as well as reviewing documents from third-party vendors to derive necessary loads for pile design. This position is based on-site at one of the company’s offices located in Indianapolis, IN, Phoenix, AZ, Clinton, IN, or Fargo, ND, and requires a commitment to safety and teamwork, reflecting the company’s values of integrity, innovation, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design foundations for solar power plant applications using national building codes and engineering principles.
• Evaluate electrochemical test data for corrosion analysis.
• Assess the impact of frost heave on foundations due to adfreeze force.
• Evaluate the effects of expansive soils, collapsible soils, and sand dunes on foundations.
• Calculate the design life of foundations using corrosion standards (FHWA).
• Conduct desktop studies to identify additional risks not mentioned in the Geotechnical Report.
• Prepare structural analysis and design calculations for pile foundations considering various external forces.
• Run pile reveal analysis based on tracker pile reveal and other limitations from the vendor.
• Analyze site terrain and topography to adapt structural parameters and develop grading requirements using Civil 3D.
• Prepare pile plot plans and coordinate systems for construction teams during pile installation.
• Review documents from third-party vendors to derive loads for pile design.
• Prepare Bill of Materials.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in structural, foundation, and geotechnical engineering.
• Basic experience in steel design and concrete design.
• Basic experience in geotechnical testing.
• Basic experience with Civil 3D software.
• Bachelor's degree in Structural, Geotechnical, or Civil Engineering.
• Familiarity with necessary building codes and regulations.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, AutoCAD, and other discipline-related design programs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated people skills and good time management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with solar power plant projects.
• Advanced knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles.
• Familiarity with project management software.

Benefits

• Compensation ranging from $85,000 to $95,000/year, based on experience.
• 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with coverage options for family members.
• Diabetes management and telehealth coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Bereavement leave and military leave with differential pay.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage.
• Emergency travel assistance program.
• Group legal plan.