Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group
Providing integrated infrastructure solutions across multiple sectors to drive progress and innovation.
Design Engineer - Structural
Design engineer delivering structural solutions for large‑scale energy infrastructure projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Design Engineer works primarily in an office, focusing on pre‑construction design, development of construction plans, and construction support during erection. Under the supervision of a Professional Engineer, they apply standard and advanced engineering principles, utilize field data and digital technologies, and communicate solutions effectively with project management and construction personnel. • Perform structural engineering analyses for energy infrastructure buildings, substation support structures, deep foundations, retaining walls, and blast walls. • Create finite element models for concrete and steel structures and prepare detailed reports for client and permit review. • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams—including geotechnical, civil, GIS, and construction management—and communicate findings through written reports and presentations. • Conduct occasional site visits across North America to support construction and erection activities. • Work under the supervision of a Project Engineer, Senior Engineer, or Engineering Manager in a professional office setting.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸structural analysis
- ▸fe modeling
- ▸report preparation
- ▸team collaboration
- ▸site visits
- ▸design development
What You Bring
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) and an Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification. • Possess 1–4 years of design experience with concrete and steel materials in structural engineering. • Proficient in RISA, SPColumn, Autodesk Inventor, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). • Preferred: experience designing substation or transmission structures and familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, LPILE, GROUP, FAD, SHAFT, and APILE software. • Physical ability to lift 40 lb and perform tasks involving bending, climbing, and walking on uneven terrain. • Travel up to 25 % of the work year based on seasonal and project requirements.
Requirements
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸eit
- ▸design experience
- ▸risa
- ▸inventor
- ▸substation design
Benefits
Physical demands include lifting up to 40 lb, bending, climbing, and walking on uneven surfaces, with travel up to 25 % of the work year for site visits. The role offers a salary range of $80,000–$111,500 per year and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), holiday pay, PTO, health coverage, pet insurance, EAP, tuition assistance, and employee discounts. • Compensation range: $80,000–$111,500 annually, with benefits including 401(k), holiday pay, paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, pet insurance, employee assistance program, tuition assistance, and employee discount program.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time