Civil Structural Engineer Preconstruction

We are looking for an experienced Civil/Structural engineer to join our Preconstruction group supporting the civil and structural scope on high voltage substation EPC projects. This is a technical and cross-functional role sitting at the intersection of structural engineering estimating and procurement where your work directly drives the accuracy and competitiveness of our bids. The position will be based in our Houston Texas office located at 12031 Kurland Dr Houston TX 77034.

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Perform material takeoffs and cost estimates for substation EPC projects from conceptual/FEL through firm price proposals.
• Develop concrete reinforcing steel structural steel earthwork grading drainage and civil infrastructure quantities from RFP/IFP 30% 60% and/or IFC drawing sets.
• Prepare estimate basis documentation and assumption logs that clearly communicate scope inclusions exclusions and areas of risk or uncertainty.
• Perform value engineering analysis and identify cost-saving alternatives without compromising design intent or code compliance.
• Review geotechnical investigation reports and apply findings to foundation system design assumptions bearing capacity and soil parameters.
• Develop or review structure designs for substation equipment including seismic and wind loading per applicable codes (ACI AISC IEEE ASCE 7).
• Create detailed scopes of work engineering notes and technical specifications that the procurement team can solicit and price from subcontractors and material vendors.
• Develop RFQ packages for civil/structural subcontract scopes including earthwork concrete structural steel pile driving and site utilities.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure lead times material specs and vendor qualifications align with project schedule and quality requirements.
• Review client-furnished electrical plans and coordinate civil/structural implications including equipment pad locations conduit routing grounding grid assumptions and drainage considerations.
• Participate in constructibility reviews and identify site conditions access constraints or sequencing risks that affect civil/structural cost or schedule.
• Mentor junior civil/structural engineers; develop team capability in quantity takeoff methods structural calculation standards and estimating best practices.
• Assist with change order preparation and scope adjustment documentation during project execution as needed.
• Conduct or support site investigations and walkdowns to gather field data and validate estimate assumptions.
• Lead or participate in internal proposal reviews; present civil/structural scope clearly to estimating leads project managers and executive stakeholders.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering Structural Engineering or Construction Management from an ABET-accredited program is preferred; significant field or EPC experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. A minimum of 47 years of experience in civil/structural design estimating or a combined role on substation transmission or heavy power infrastructure EPC projects is required.

• Demonstrated experience with structural analysis and design for substation applications: equipment foundations bus support structures control building structures retaining walls and oil containment.
• Experience developing civil/structural estimates and quantity takeoffs for high voltage substation projects (4kV765kV).
• P.E. license preferred; candidates actively pursuing licensure will be considered.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable design codes: ACI 318 AISC 360 ASCE 7 IEEE 693 and relevant utility owner standards.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software such as RISA L-Pile or equivalent.
• Proficient with digital takeoff tools such as Bluebeam Revu or Adobe Acrobat.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word Excel PowerPoint).
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers vendors and clients.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred

• Familiarity with utility owner design standards (CNP ONCOR AEP Entergy etc.).
• Exposure to industrial plants BESS solar combined cycle generation and/or transmission line civil scope.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires minimal physical effort.
• Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee will primarily work indoors with occasional outdoor exposure to year-round weather conditions and noise.
• Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%).
• Working extended hours including weekends may be required periodically.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race religion color sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age national origin disability veteran status or any other protected status under applicable law.

Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include company-paid life insurance accidental death and dismemberment insurance long-term disability insurance and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options) dental and vision coverage supplemental life insurance short-term disability critical illness insurance group accident insurance hospital indemnity insurance and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting among others.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship. Third-party recruiters and agencies please do not contact us regarding this position.