Civil/Structural Project Engineer

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Position Summary

This Civil Structural Project Engineer position is responsible for structural analysis and design of utility products to be quoted and fabricated. This includes full design responsibility for processing specific quotes and orders, general design engineering support for drafting and sales, and providing guidance and training for Associate and Design Engineers. The Project Engineer supports information for ($2M+) large projects, and works independently to make technical decisions for small, medium, and large projects. This Individual Contributor is responsible for difficult work on highly technical or involved projects, presenting new or changing problems, requiring outstanding judgment, initiative, and ingenuity. The incumbent must also independently work toward objectives on very involved and complex jobs to devise methods and procedures to meet unusual conditions and to make original contributions to the solution of complex problems.

Essential Functions

• Independently analyze and design products using Finite Element Method (IMPAX design program) and other structural design software, considering public safety, manufacturability, and minimum cost while balancing competitiveness and profitability.
• Interpret customer specifications, customer needs, and market/sales needs, and communicate engineering data to customers and others.
• Itemize cost-related requirements of a quotation, including weights, review engineering drawings and shop drawings, and evaluate as-built products.
• Support presentations of steel poles in sales presentations and meetings.
• Direct efforts of the Drafting Group to assure project requirements are properly detailed and that order processing proceeds smoothly and rapidly.
• Recommend changes in design criteria, analysis methods, drafting procedures, and develop new methods and procedures when appropriate.
• Recommend testing to confirm theoretical designs when necessary, including planning and coordination of testing.
• Communicate information about new ideas, product, and system improvements.
• Perform aggressive structural designs to achieve the lowest weight/most cost-effective structure (meeting all code and specification requirements) to support competitive bid situations.
• This role requires up to 10% travel (internationally/domestically), including overnight stays.

Additional Functions (If PE Certification Is Obtained)

• Sign and seal engineering documents in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Serve as Engineer of Record on projects, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead engineering reviews and approvals, providing final authorization on design.
• Ensure all work adheres to ethical and professional standards as outlined by the licensing board.
• Maintain licensure compliance, including continuing education and renewals.

Role Details

At this continuing development level, the incumbent independently evaluates and performs routine engineering work requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out engineering tasks. General direction of a Senior Design, Design, and/or Associate Drafter will normally be a part of this job. The products within the scope of this position are fabricated utility structures; however, familiarity with other product lines may be required. Routine technical support to customers internally and occasionally externally will be required for both quotations and orders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering or related engineering field with four (4) years of related engineering experience.
• One year of experience in a professional service or manufacturing setting.
• Experience with Auto CAD (or MicroStation), PLS (Power Line Systems), CADD, PLS Pole, RISA (or other structural analysis program).
• High level of organization for record-keeping purposes for email, calculations, etc.
• Ability to understand and support project needs for each individual project, referencing less conservative design (in competitive bid situations) vs. replication of existing design for speed of fabrication (for schedule considerations).

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess

• Registered Professional Engineer in a US State with the capacity to get reciprocity in all other US states as required.
• Master of Engineering degree.
• Previous experience working directly for a consulting engineer in the design of transmission structures/lines including: transmission line design for short span turning structures with SAG / Tension analysis.
• Ability to review vendor drawings/calculations and shop drawings.
• Field corrections/solutions.
• Understanding of welding procedures, processes, and quality assurance requirements and methods for structural products.
• Seven (7) years of related engineering experience.
• Experience with industry design standards and codes (NESC, ASCE 48, ASCE 7, ACI 318, etc.).
• Prior experience designing steel monopoles or industrial utility structures.
• Prior project team experience supporting construction/electrical outage deadlines.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services, and more.

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment, email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.

Key skills/competency

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Project Management
• Finite Element Analysis
• AutoCAD
• PLS Pole
• RISA
• Structural Design
• Utility Structures
• Product Development