Assistant Civil Engineer - Transmission (Detroit)

Description

The Assistant Civil/Transmission Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including underground and overhead high voltage transmission lines. The Assistant Civil/Transmission Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting transmission line plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

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  Assists in the transmission line design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.

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  Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects involving high voltage (69-500kV) transmission lines.

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  Assists in designing transmission line components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers including plan and profile drawings, structure load diagrams and foundation drawings.

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  Applies basic knowledge of commonly used civil and structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil/structural engineering services industry.

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  Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers. Assists with compiling studies and reports.

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  Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.

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  Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of high voltage transmission lines.

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  Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.

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  Performs other duties as assigned.

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  Complies with all policies and standards.

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Qualifications

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  Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required or;

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  Bachelor Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.

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  Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.

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  Basic knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques, principles and procedures.

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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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  Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

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  Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

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  Basic computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and civil/structural analysis programs.

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  Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.

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  Demonstrated leadership skills.

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  Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.

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  Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.

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  Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

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  Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

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This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-MI-Detroit

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

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