Lead Civil/Structural Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history
• ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm
• Rated as a top System Integrator Giant

We have a Lead Civil/Structural Engineer position available in Winslow, ME. This person will be responsible for the technical oversight of below and above-ground engineering responsibilities related to civil and structural steel design.

. Main responsibilities will be related to structural steel design, including control enclosure base design, base design coordination with overall building design, substation structural steel design and/or yard below ground design. Projects will range in size, complexity, and voltage (i.e. 12kV-500kV). Example projects may include breaker replacements, substation bay expansion, or greenfield substations.

The Lead Civil/Structural Engineer can expect to work closely with project management, other engineering disciplines (P&C, Substation, etc.), as well as with our Manufacturing and Testing Business Units here at WM.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil & structural design for a variety of projects supporting client's ability to comply with various state and federal regulations
• Design and analyze structural systems that include reinforced concrete, structural steel (enclosure base, stairs/platforms, substation structures), aluminum, masonry, cold-formed metal framing
• Design and study foundations and site infrastructure elements including shallow foundations, deep foundations and retaining walls
• Review and comment on structural work products/submittals such as plan sets, technical memos, calculations, reports, comment logs, site review checklists and photos in support of Owner's Engineering Review work
• Actively involved in all structural project aspects including design/study development, construction management, project management, RFI's/RFPs/Submittals and client meetings, as needed
• Assist other Senior Engineers and Project Managers in the production of project plans, specifications, scheduling, budgeting, technical memorandums and cost estimates
• Mentor and lead junior engineers and designers to produce project documents and encourage individuals' growth within the team
• Conduct site visits, surveys and inspections, and assist with data collection, compilation and assessment
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, cities/clients, and other public agencies
• Apply quality assurance and quality control processes

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer

Preferred Skills/Requirements

• Proven ability to supervise, motivate, mentor, and optimize in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Goal oriented and focused
• Strong drive, energy, enthusiasm, and proactive style
• Entrepreneurial and/or business background
• Experience managing technical projects of various sizes
• Experience contributing to proposals and business development efforts
• Strong leadership and client relations skills
• Excellent communication (written and oral) & interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiation, influence, mediation & conflict management skills
• Proven ability with problem solving and decision making
• Personal credibility to quickly establish successful relationships within the team and with customers
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, & time-management skills
• Strong budget management and financial reporting skills

Experience

• 10+ years engineering experience providing civil/structural design of energy related projects
• Experience using computer assisted engineering and design software to prepare engineering and design documents (examples include software such as AutoCAD)
• Demonstrated ability to use 3-dimensional structural analysis and design using Risa-3D or similar software
• Demonstrated ability to use structural design software for structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations and retaining walls
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Bluebeam software
• Familiarity with current structural design codes such as IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, etc.
• Work on the detailed design for Industrial and Utility low, medium and high voltage generation, distribution and transmission electrical systems
• Provide control enclosure manufacturing support and designs such as building base, anchorage, foundations, etc.
• Engineering, Project Management, and Construction detailed cost estimating
• Develop detailed proposals for contract engineering opportunities
• Develop detailed proposals for Owner's Engineer, Project Management, Construction Management, and Project Controls opportunities
• Lead junior staff in engineering and design efforts
• Communicate effectively with WM employees and clients alike

Working Environment

Hybrid mix of standard office environment and work-from-home: frequent use of work computer, facsimiles, copy machines, and other office equipment. The ability to travel for client/project needs is strongly preferred.

Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical * Dental * Vision * Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D * Long Term Disability * Voluntary Short Term Disability * Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts * Health Savings Account * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Tuition Reimbursement * Referral Bonus Program * 401(k)/Profit Sharing * 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) * Employee Assistance Program * Will Preparation Resources * Worldwide Travel Assistance

*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

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