Job Title: Entry Level Civil Substation Engineer

Job Description

An engineering consulting firm in Ann Arbor is looking to add an entry-level civil engineer to join their substation team. This role is in the Power Delivery Substation Department of our Ann Arbor, Michigan office. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within driving distance of the office). Initially, the candidate must be willing to work full-time in the office for a period, which could be several weeks or months, eventually leading to a flexible schedule with both in-office and remote work.

ResponsibilitiesAll aspects of substation civil design including permitting support, site design, foundation design, structure design, and control building designDevelopment of civil construction specifications, cost estimates, engineering proposals, and project schedulesSupport of substation physical design with bus analysis calculations and coordinating with multiple disciplines on resultsPreparation of calculation packages to satisfy client and code requirementsUnderstand and incorporate typical structural code requirementsCoordination with all disciplines contributing to electrical substation designOccasional travel will be requiredEssential SkillsBachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering degree from an accredited collegeAbility to perform basic civil engineering tasksAbility to independently create calculation packagesMechanical reasoning skills and attention to detailSuccessful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam, or the ability to complete the FE exam within one yearStrong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skillsLegally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorshipAdditional Skills & QualificationsExperience in electric utility substation design (15kV through 500kV) is a plusExperience with AutoCAD, Microstation, RISA, MatchCAD, LPile, and Civil 3D are beneficialGeotechnical experience is a plusProfessional Engineering license (PE) or the ability to obtain licensure in multiple statesAbility to successfully participate in multiple projects concurrently and manage budgets and schedulesWork Environment

This position offers flexibility for a hybrid work environment after an initial in-office period. The role includes occasional travel and the use of design software such as AutoCAD, Microstation, RISA, MatchCAD, LPile, and Civil 3D. The office environment supports collaboration among multiple disciplines contributing to substation design.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Ann Arbor,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 2025.

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