Electrical Consultants - Cumberland, ME

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Cumberland, ME
501-1,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our team in Cumberland Center, ME. As a leading power engineering consultant firm, ECI provides a wide range of services including engineering, system planning, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing, and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers, and industrial clients across the United States. The successful candidate will focus on structural engineering and site (civil) design for substations and power delivery facilities, contributing to projects that involve system voltages from 4.16 kV to 765 kV. In the realm of structural engineering, the Civil Engineer will be responsible for developing design criteria, structure design, foundation design, and building design. This includes working with standard shape steel structures, tubular steel structures, fire walls, and related facilities. The foundation design will encompass drilled pier, shallow/pad, and spread footing foundations. The ideal candidate should be adept at learning and applying various software design packages such as Visual Analysis, STAAD.Pro, Risa, LPILE, MFAD, and CAISSON. On the civil engineering side, responsibilities will include the development of design criteria, grading and drainage design, access road design (both paved and unpaved), vehicle maneuvering modeling, and haul road analysis. The engineer will also be tasked with the specification and design of retaining walls, perimeter walls, fences, and gates, as well as water storm drawing design. Familiarity with hydrology studies and ACAD Civil 3D is preferred. Depending on the candidate's experience and interests, there may be opportunities to perform project management functions, which include scoping, budgeting, scheduling, directing a team of less experienced engineers, designers, and drafters, as well as project monitoring, client interface, and reporting. The position requires a commitment to quality and accuracy, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop design criteria for structural and civil engineering projects.
  • Design structures including standard shape steel structures and tubular steel structures.
  • Create foundation designs such as drilled pier, shallow/pad, and spread footing foundations.
  • Conduct grading and drainage design for site projects.
  • Design access roads, including paved and unpaved sections, and perform vehicle maneuvering modeling.
  • Specify and design retaining walls, perimeter walls, fences, and gates.
  • Prepare water storm drawing designs and interpret hydrology studies.
  • Utilize software design packages such as Visual Analysis, STAAD.Pro, Risa, LPILE, MFAD, and CAISSON.
  • Perform project management functions including scoping, budgeting, and scheduling.
  • Direct a team of less experienced civil engineers, designers, and drafters.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organization and planning skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Commitment to quality and accuracy.
  • Willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules.
  • Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and design tools.
  • A PE license is preferred depending on experience level.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with ACAD Civil 3D.
  • Familiarity with hydrology studies.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
  • Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Continued professional education reimbursement
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