SMUD · 3 weeks ago
Senior Civil Engineer (Repost)
Sacramento, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$141K/yr - $187K/yr
5+ years expSMUD is the nation's sixth-largest community-owned electric service provider, and they are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to provide technical civil/structural engineering expertise. The role involves coordinating and overseeing civil construction drawings and designs for high voltage electrical transmission and distribution systems, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities
Assumes the responsibility for coordinating, developing, overseeing, and preparing civil construction drawings and mapping related to moderate to complex high voltage electrical transmission and distribution systems for both underground and overhead systems
Completes moderate to complex Civil design work for various SMUD assets which could include completing studies and calculations of midsize projects varying from drainage to structural design; applies national, state, and local agency standards and guidelines while completing engineering work; coordinates with governmental agencies and various SMUD departments
Initiates, coordinates and acts as the SMUD Contract Manager for small to medium contracts; supports various small projects throughout SMUD by acting as the Civil/Transmission Line Project Manager; interfaces with SMUD Procurement, evaluates proposals, drafts task authorizations for various contracts, and manages moderately sized contracted outsourced work
Supports field crews and contractors to ensure construction is in accordance with SMUD requirements and plans
Completes project work using PLS CADD, PLS Pole, and PLS Tower
Completes design tasks using ASCE, ACI, NESC, CPUC General Orders, and company standards
Assists in the inspection and assessment of damaged or deteriorating transmission line assets; reviews developments and encroachments within the Transmission Line rights-of-way
Completes basic design assignments, draft plans, revise drawings, and map updates using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Performs other related duties as needed to include working outside of typical business hours when necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
At least five (5+) years of progressively responsible work experience in the design, construction, or maintenance of civil and/or structural assets
Cover letter shall include a detailed description of overhead transmission and distribution line experience. This shall include design experience with voltages above 69kV. For overhead transmission projects discussed, please provide either length of project and/or overall transmission project costs
Cover letter shall include a detailed description of underground transmission and distribution experience. This shall include design experience with voltages above 69kV. For significant transmission projects discussed, please provide either length of project (lf) and/or overall transmission project costs
Please include a description of any transmission or distribution line tower or pole design experience
Please provide information on your level of experience with AutoCAD and PLS-CADD
Preferred
Professional registration in civil and/or structural engineering in the state of California
Transmission experience above 69kV
Benefits
CalPERS
Company
SMUD
SMUD provides electricity to Sacramento County, California.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10MKey Investors
California Energy Commission
2024-07-23Grant· $10M
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Paul Lau
CEO
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