Structural Engineer — South Plainfield, NJHybrid | 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote
Pay Rate:
Up to $96/hr. We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support an Electric Transmission & Distribution engineering and construction organization in South Plainfield, NJ.This is a hands-on engineering role focused on civil/structural design, analysis, construction drawings, transmission structures, foundations, and field construction support.
What You'll Do:- Perform complex civil/structural calculations and engineering analysis
- Prepare construction drawings for steel, aluminum, concrete structures, and foundations
- Design and detail steel transmission structures, including lattice towers and tubular steel poles/structures
- Prepare structural and foundation reinforcement drawings for existing facilities
- Perform underground duct bank and manhole structural design
- Provide field construction support
- Perform technical reviews and provide engineering guidance
- Provide technical direction and guidance to junior engineers
- Help resolve complex structural and engineering issues
What We're Looking For:- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering 8+ years of civil/structural engineering experienceExperience with major civil/structural construction, alteration, renovation, or modification projects
- Experience designing steel transmission structures, including lattice towers and tubular steel poles
- Strong structural and foundation design experienceExperience with deep foundations, including caissons, driven piles, helical foundations, and/or vibratory caissons
- Experience with underground duct bank and manhole structural design
- Working knowledge of applicable utility and engineering standards, including NESC, ASME, ACI, ASTM, and ASCENew Jersey Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Proficiency with PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, RISA, and STAAD.ProExperience with LPILE, GROUP, and FAD or similar foundation design tools
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Micro
- StationStrong written and verbal communication skills
- Valid U.S. driver's license and safe driving history
Nice to Have:- Advanced technical or engineering degree
- Experience with NESC, PJM, and PSE&G loading criteria
- Experience preparing bottom-up engineering estimates
- Knowledge of excavation stability, subgrade preparation, backfilling, soil thermal/electrical properties, and dewatering
Location: South Plainfield, NJ
Schedule: Hybrid — 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
Pay:
Up to $96/hr. Driving: Required to/from standard client work locations; mileage is eligible for reimbursement If you have strong utility/transmission structural engineering experience and an active NJ PE, please reach out with your resume and availability.
