Civil Engineer 1 - Structural

Position Overview

We are seeking a Civil Engineer 1 – Structural to support a Structural and Civil Engineering organization within a major electric transmission utility. This role will provide engineering support for the analysis, design, maintenance, repair, and modernization of structural assets across transmission lines, substations, telecommunications facilities, and buildings.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, self-motivated engineer who can manage workload independently while working closely with senior engineers and technical leads. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career structural engineer to gain hands-on experience with utility infrastructure, structural analysis, design, field support, and engineering standards.

This position is hybrid and requires 3 days onsite in Vancouver, WA. Additional onsite days may be required based on training, project, workload, or business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Substation Structural Engineering

Support analysis and design of substation structures, including towers, poles, frames, trusses, pedestals, racks, and equipment supports.

Analyze existing structures for adequacy under new or increased loading and changes in design criteria.

Assist with designs for new structures, including installation drawings, design criteria drawings, and structural detailing.

Provide construction support and engineering assistance.

Work may involve steel, concrete, wood, aluminum, and other structural materials.

Transmission Structural Engineering

Support analysis and design of transmission line structures, including lattice steel/aluminum towers, steel poles, wood poles, concrete structures, and related foundations.

Evaluate existing structures for new or increased loading and changing design requirements.

Assist with new structure designs, installation drawings, design criteria, and detailing.

Support design and review of fall protection systems.

Provide construction support.

Telecommunications Structural Engineering

Support structural engineering for telecommunications infrastructure, including microwave towers, monopoles, mounting hardware, waveguide/ice bridges, cable trays, and related components.

Analyze existing structures and non-structural components for adequacy.

Assist with retrofit and modification designs.

Develop and document structural design criteria for vendor-designed communication structures.

Support fall protection design and review.

Provide construction support.

Building Structural Engineering

Assist with structural analysis and design for existing and new buildings.

Perform structural and seismic evaluations of existing structures.

Support strengthening and retrofit designs for vertical and lateral load-resisting systems.

Design equipment and non-structural component anchorage.

Produce installation, design criteria, and minor detailing drawings.

Support fall protection anchorage design.

Prepare structural calculations and technical reports.

Provide construction support.

Structural Maintenance & Program Sustainment

Support structural inspections and adequacy assessments.

Assist with development of structural engineering standards and specifications.

Support retrofit and repair designs, including seismic strengthening, remodels, additions, and additional roof loading.

Assist with replacement designs related to steel corrosion, concrete deterioration, and aging infrastructure.

Support engineering responses to unexpected structural damage, including vehicle impacts, animal impacts, landslides, and snow loading.

Assist with material procurement activities associated with repairs and replacements.

Perform occasional quality assurance visits to fabrication shops and provide technical observations and recommendations for senior engineering review.

Technology Innovation & R&D

Support structural engineering research and development activities.

Assist with testing, field evaluations, and coordination with testing personnel and vendors.

Prepare technical reports and presentations.

Participate in meetings, field visits, and industry activities as needed.

Assist engineering leaders with technical research and project funding justifications.