Senior Structural Engineer

RLC is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join the growing civil/structural engineering team. This position will entail work on a variety of electric power delivery and renewable generation projects including structural steel and foundation design. This individual must be self-motivated and eager to work within a multi-disciplinary team. Ideally the candidate will have experience with steel buildings and masonry structures.

Essential Functions of Position:

1. Prepare plans and specifications for structures and foundations in electric substations, transmission lines, BESS plants, and wind/solar generation plants. 
2. Prepare design criteria, calculations, reports, and other documents.
3. Provide peer review of work by other staff.
4. Serve as lead structural engineer on project teams and as engineer-of-record.
5. Collaborate with other design disciplines.
6. Attend client meetings and project site visits.
7. Prepare proposals and engineering estimates.

Other Functions of Position:

1. Assist project management team on schedule, budget, quality, and other items.
2. Train and mentor junior staff members.
3. Develop and maintain internal design tools, templates, procedures, and other aids.

1. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited school. A Master’s Degree in structures is a plus.
2. Seven or more years of experience in structural design practice.
3. Licensed professional engineer willing to obtain licenses in other states as required.
4. Knowledgeable in structural analysis, design of structural steel systems, and design of foundations.
5. Computer skills in the use of AutoCAD, Excel, Mathcad, RISA suite (or other finite element software), and Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate within the organization and outside with clients.
7. Based in New England.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.