Engineer Civil Structural

Unclassified - Milwaukee, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Milwaukee, WI

About the position

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking an Engineer - Civil/Structural in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location. This position offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement (remote/on-site) with time spent in the Milwaukee office. The Civil Engineer will ensure that appropriate civil and structural designs are completed in support of power delivery projects at company substations, electrical vaults, Right of Way corridors, and other company locations. This position will be based out of our downtown Milwaukee location and will require occasional travel to field locations throughout the We Energies service territory. As a member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and drafting technicians, the selected candidate will play a crucial role in the successful execution of various engineering projects. The Civil Engineer will be responsible for civil/structural engineering assignments on a variety of projects and assignments in support of electric delivery projects. This includes the analysis and recommendations of civil/structural design options, preparation of engineering designs, material and construction specifications, and cost estimates. The role also involves reviewing internal and external construction plans and implementing construction activities. The engineer will properly apply codes, standards, and regulations to relevant tasks, designs, and projects. Collaboration with internal and/or contract drafters to develop construction drawings and record as-built drawings is essential. The engineer will work closely with Substation Electrical Engineers to ensure correct and complete physical designs for substation projects, as well as with the internal Environmental Department, Civil Construction Group, Project Teams, and design and construction contractors. Additionally, the Civil Engineer will collect field data, perform field inspections, review the work of Civil Technicians, and provide design direction. The use of engineering application software to facilitate tasks is also a key component of this position. The engineer will support other company departments as assigned, contributing to the overall success of We Energies' projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for civil/structural engineering assignments on a variety of projects and assignments in support of electric delivery projects.
• Responsible for analysis and recommendations of civil/structural design options.
• Preparation of engineering designs, material and construction specifications, and cost estimates.
• Review of internal and external construction plans and implementation of construction activities.
• Properly applies codes, standards, and regulation to relevant tasks, designs, and projects.
• Works with internal and/or contract drafters to develop construction drawings and record as-built drawings.
• Works with drafters and technicians to update standard drawings and other engineering documentation.
• Works closely with Substation Electrical Engineers to ensure correct and complete physical designs for substation projects.
• Works closely with internal Environmental Department, Civil Construction Group, Project Teams, and design and construction contractors.
• Collects field data and performs field inspections.
• Reviews work of and gives design direction to Civil Technicians.
• Facilitates tasks using engineering application software.
• Supports other company departments as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Valid driver's license and meet the company's requirements for driving.
• Candidates must be willing to travel to company locations (including field sites).

Nice-to-haves

• Civil and/or structural engineering experience.
• Reading and interpreting structural and site drawings experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written are essential.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience with software related to civil/structural engineering.