Senior Structural Engineer Jobs in Conway, AR (NOW HIRING)

Develop and design transmission facilities per AECC standards and guidelines that are safe, on schedule, cost effective, constructable, operable, and maintainable for AECC and its members.  

• Develop and design transmission stations that adhere to all applicable codes, industry standards and regulatory requirements, and AECC standards and guidelines.  
• Utilize Autodesk CAD software, PLS-CADD, and other industry standard software, with the assistance of the Designers, to create drawings as needed.  
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning of projects. Consults with and supports Power Delivery Operations personnel on construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operations of equipment.  
• Reviews as-built drawings and participates in the department record update process.  
• Performs procurement support tasks such as developing site-specific equipment specifications, reviewing vendor quotations and making recommendations for vendor selection, and approving manufacturer drawings as needed.  
• Supports project budgeting and cost estimating as requested.  
• Supports developing or updating design standards and equipment specifications as requested.  
• Provide training to junior engineers/customers as needed.  
• Represents the Transmission Engineering department in a professional and ethical manner to all internal teams, Distribution Cooperatives, Consultants, Suppliers, and all other External Entities. Delivers superior customer service to internal and external customers.  
• Develops and maintains professional and technical knowledge of related current scientific developments and government regulations.  
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.  

• Provide design concept oversight-If Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)  
• Review/Approve drawings, designs, and equipment specifications-If Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)  
• DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  
• Provide civil and structural engineering, above and below ground, for the Transmission Engineering Department projects related to production and transmission and distribution facilities including grading, drainage, foundation and structural steel design.  
• Develops material lists for structural steel, anchor bolts, rebar, connectors and any other equipment or hardware as required for substation and transmission line projects.  
• Orders and schedules geotechnical tests such as soil borings and compaction tests and analyzes results for conformity to AECC's specifications.  
• Ensures AECC substation and transmission line facilities are designed to provide a reliable, economical, quality, and maintainable electric system. 
• Examines AECC's compliance with appropriate standards organizations regarding manufacturing processes, fabrication and assembly of structural components and construction requirements of civil work.  

• Engineer II - Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university plus 2-4 years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience with a strong emphasis on engineering design within the electric utility industry.
• Engineer III - Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university plus 4-8 years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience with a strong emphasis on engineering design within the electric utility industry. 
• Sr. Engineer - Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university plus 8 + years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience with a strong emphasis on engineering design within the electric utility industry.  

• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical abilities.  
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with stakeholders.  
• The ability to work with others, meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and stress.  

Engineer Intern (EI) License in the state of Arkansas no later than 12 months after hire date.  

Professional Engineering (PE) License in the state of Arkansas.  

Periodically exposed to such elements as noise, intermittent standing, walking, occasionally pushing, carrying, or lifting; but none are present to the extent of being disagreeable.  

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.  

Moderate diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which are not as varied as those positions with high-level diversity and decision-making.  

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision. 

In pursuant of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety-sensitive position according to AECC/AECI standards and processes.