Paradigm Power Delivery, a Babcock Power company, is dedicated to the design, construction and servicing of electrical power lines and substations, ensuring high-quality service and a safe work environment for our customers and employees. Our goal is to provide our customers with service and products that we would want for ourselves, while fostering a working environment that our employees can thrive in. In essence, that’s our PARADIGM.
Why Paradigm? Join our high-growth team and work alongside industry experts to contribute to the success of our power delivery business. This could be your opportunity to grow your career with new opportunities to succeed. Be part of building something that both clients and employees want to be part of.
Position Summary
As a Civil/Structural Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the planning, design, and analysis of civil and structural engineering projects within the power delivery sector. You will collaborate with talented professionals and contribute to innovative projects that are essential to the nation's energy infrastructure.
Your role involves engineering analysis, developing design specifications, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. You will be responsible for the integrity and safety of structures while also considering the economic and operational aspects of projects.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Conduct civil and structural designs for substations up to 500kV voltages.
- Conduct physical substation designs that include physical layout, site grading, foundation designs, structural support designs, and all other civil engineering aspects required.
- Create specifications for concrete, steel, earthwork, and other miscellaneous materials required to build the project.
- Develop, review, and validate models for structural components using software tools such as RISA, PLS-CADD, L-Pile or similar.
- Support, lead and/or manage high voltage utility projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budget.
- Design and analyze electrical systems, ensuring they meet the necessary technical requirements, codes, and client specifications.
- Provide technical guidance to engineering teams, mentoring junior engineers and offering support in complex problem-solving.
- Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, and clients to streamline workflow and improve project delivery.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure alignment of technical specifications while delivering high-quality engineering outputs.
- Prepare technical reports and documentation that summarize study findings and recommendations, assisting clients in making informed decisions.
- Be actively involved in the preparation of proposals and business development activities.
- Be proactive in supporting construction operations with a problem-solving mindset.
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to improve power system studies.
Job Requirements / Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering, with a focus in the power and energy market preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in power system analysis and studies.
- Previous experience working in the US market.
- Proficiency in software tools for power system studies (e.g., RISA, PLS-CADD, L-Pile).
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, codes, and standards applicable to the US market.
- Full understanding of ASCE codes and standards applicable to the electrical grid.
- Full understanding of ACI codes and standards applicable to the electrical grid.
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and precision.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to travel to the Overland Park office for training, development, team building, and client engagement activities.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with a commitment to meeting deadlines.
Education and Experience
- Civil or Structural Engineering degree from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in power system analysis and studies
- Previous experience working in the US market and/or with a US based engineering company.
