Design Engineer, Structural

About the Role

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG) is seeking project-level structural engineering professionals to support large-scale engineering and construction projects throughout North America. This role focuses on providing structural design solutions to construction partners and clients, primarily within the energy infrastructure sector using design-build delivery methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute assignments requiring application of standard and advanced engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria for structural tasks.
• Perform structural engineering analyses for the design of energy infrastructure buildings & components, substation auxiliary support structures, deep foundations, retaining structures, protective blast walls, and other heavy civil and energy-related structural systems.
• Perform finite element modeling for various concrete or steel structures and develop associated reports.
• Interface closely with other staff, project, and senior leadership personnel, including geotechnical, geological, structural, transmission line, and civil engineering, GIS, and construction management team members.
• Develop written reports and/or provide verbal communication of information professionally.
• Perform occasional site visits to project sites throughout North America.
• Participate in sector-focused professional organizations and attend/present at industry events.
• Work under the supervision of a Project Engineer, Senior Engineer, or Engineering Manager in a professional office setting.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) certification with an interest in obtaining Professional Engineer licensure.
• 0 to 3 years design experience in the structural engineering field working with concrete and steel materials.
• Familiarity with the use of computer software: RISA, SPColumn, and AutoDesk INVENTOR.
• Familiarity with the use of computer software: AutoCAD (with or without the Advanced Steel Extension), Revit, LPILE, GROUP, FAD, SHAFT, APILE.
• Substation and/or transmission structure design experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to work with moderate supervision and maximum efficiency.

Qualifications

• Apply standard and advanced engineering principles under the direct oversight of a Professional Engineer to solve complex problems.
• Utilize sound engineering judgment, field data, and digital technologies to develop economical solutions.
• Communicate effectively with project management, technical, and construction personnel.