Position Overview

The Structural Engineer 2 is responsible for performing structural engineering and design activities that support Southern Company's Transmission and Distribution Substation Design Group and also provide engineering support for the Transmission Line Design Group.

This position focuses on the structural analysis and design of steel and reinforced concrete structures, foundations, and related components for electrical substations and transmission facilities. The successful candidate will prepare engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and material requirements while ensuring compliance with company standards, applicable engineering codes, and safety requirements.

This role combines office, remote, and field responsibilities and offers opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure projects that directly support the reliability of the electric power system.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Engineering & Design

• Design and analyze structural steel and reinforced concrete components for transmission and distribution substations.
• Prepare engineering calculations, specifications, construction packages, and material requirements.
• Design new structures and evaluate modifications to existing facilities.
• Perform reinforced concrete design for equipment foundations, structural foundations, and support structures.
• Perform structural steel analysis and design for substation and transmission infrastructure.
• Develop construction packages using CAD-based engineering tools and Southern Company design standards.

Engineering Analysis

• Perform structural analysis for:
  • Steel structures
  • Reinforced concrete foundations
  • Equipment support structures
  • Transmission line structures
• Evaluate loading conditions, including
  • Dead loads
  • Live loads
  • Wind loading
  • Seismic loading
  • Vibration effects
• Perform foundation evaluations and structural assessments as required.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate engineering activities with civil, structural, electrical, and construction teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary project meetings and design reviews.
• Collaborate with project managers, construction services, field services, and maintenance personnel.
• Communicate technical solutions to internal and external stakeholders.

Field Support

• Conduct project site visits throughout various project phases, including:
  • Pre-construction meetings
  • Construction support
  • Post-construction inspections
• Provide engineering support during field installations and construction activities.
• Assist with resolving field engineering issues and construction questions.

Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Support Southern Company's engineering standards and design standardization initiatives.
• Participate in design reviews and quality assurance activities.
• Work with manufacturers, vendors, and internal technical committees to resolve design and material issues.
• Mentor junior engineers, designers, and drafters by providing technical guidance and knowledge transfer.

Safety & Quality

• Promote a safety-first culture by leading through example.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver high-quality engineering solutions that balance safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in structural steel and reinforced concrete design.
• Experience in industrial and/or commercial structural engineering.
• Experience performing engineering calculations and structural analysis.
• Prior foundation design experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Experience with seismic, wind, and vibration analysis.
• Experience designing transmission line structures and foundations.
• Experience supporting utility, energy, or infrastructure projects.

Technical Skills

Required

• Working knowledge of:
  • AISC Steel Design Code
  • ASCE Design Standards
  • ACI Concrete Design Code
  • AWS Welding Standards
  • OSHA requirements related to structural steel design
• Experience performing:
  • Structural steel design
  • Reinforced concrete design
  • Foundation design
  • Structural calculations
  • Steel connection analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite:
  • Excel
  • Word
  • Outlook
  • PowerPoint

Preferred Software Experience

• ANSYS
• MathCAD
• STAAD.Pro
• AllPile
• LPILE
• FAD Tools
• CAD-based engineering design software

Knowledge & Competencies

• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles.
• Knowledge of transmission and substation structural systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex engineering concepts clearly.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering quality engineering solutions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Behavioral Attributes

Successful candidates will demonstrate Southern Company's core values by:

• Putting safety first in every decision and activity.
• Acting with integrity and professionalism.
• Promoting intentional inclusion and collaboration.
• Delivering superior performance through quality work and accountability.
• Taking ownership of projects and customer needs.
• Following through on commitments to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Maintaining a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Contributing to an inclusive and respectful work environment.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work environment with a combination of:
  • Office work
  • Remote work
  • Field assignments
• Office located at 3535 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243.
• Approximately 15% travel, including occasional overnight travel, is required.
• Collaborative engineering environment supporting transmission and distribution infrastructure projects.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to travel to project sites and construction locations.
• Ability to walk construction sites and navigate uneven terrain.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during field visits.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and access elevated work areas when necessary.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry engineering equipment or materials up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively in office, field, and virtual environments.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Structural Engineer 2 (SE2)

Company: BLOC Resources
Location: 3535 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243
Pay Rate: $40.00 - $45.05 per hour (based on experience)
Employment Type: Contract
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Office, Remote, and Field Work)
Travel: Approximately 15%, including occasional overnight travel

About BLOC Resources

BLOC Resources is a premier workforce solutions provider connecting highly skilled engineering professionals with opportunities across the energy, utility, and infrastructure industries. We partner with leading organizations like Southern Company to deliver exceptional talent supporting critical projects that enhance the nation's electric grid and infrastructure.

We are currently seeking an experienced Structural Engineer 2 (SE2) to support Southern Company's Transmission & Distribution Substation Design Group and Transmission Line Design Group. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical utility infrastructure projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Position Overview

The Structural Engineer 2 is responsible for performing structural engineering and design activities supporting Southern Company's Transmission and Distribution Substation Design Group while also providing engineering support for the Transmission Line Design Group.

This position focuses on the structural analysis and design of steel and reinforced concrete structures, foundations, and related components for electrical substations and transmission facilities. The successful candidate will prepare engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and material requirements while ensuring compliance with company standards, applicable engineering codes, and safety requirements.

This role combines office, remote, and field responsibilities and offers opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure projects that directly support the reliability of the electric power system.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Engineering & Design

• Design and analyze structural steel and reinforced concrete components for transmission and distribution substations.

• Prepare engineering calculations, specifications, construction packages, and material requirements.

• Design new structures and evaluate modifications to existing facilities.

• Perform reinforced concrete design for equipment foundations, structural foundations, and support structures.

• Perform structural steel analysis and design for substation and transmission infrastructure.

• Develop construction packages using CAD-based engineering tools and Southern Company design standards.

Engineering Analysis

• Perform structural analysis for:

  • Steel structures

  • Reinforced concrete foundations

  • Equipment support structures

  • Transmission line structures

• Evaluate loading conditions, including

  • Dead loads

  • Live loads

  • Wind loading

  • Seismic loading

  • Vibration effects

• Perform foundation evaluations and structural assessments as required.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate engineering activities with civil, structural, electrical, and construction teams.

• Participate in multidisciplinary project meetings and design reviews.

• Collaborate with project managers, construction services, field services, and maintenance personnel.

• Communicate technical solutions to internal and external stakeholders.

Field Support

• Conduct project site visits throughout various project phases, including:

  • Pre-construction meetings

  • Construction support

  • Post-construction inspections

• Provide engineering support during field installations and construction activities.

• Assist with resolving field engineering issues and construction questions.

Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Support Southern Company's engineering standards and design standardization initiatives.

• Participate in design reviews and quality assurance activities.

• Work with manufacturers, vendors, and internal technical committees to resolve design and material issues.

• Mentor junior engineers, designers, and drafters by providing technical guidance and knowledge transfer.

Safety & Quality

• Promote a safety-first culture by leading through example.

• Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

• Deliver high-quality engineering solutions that balance safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in structural steel and reinforced concrete design.

• Experience in industrial and/or commercial structural engineering.

• Experience performing engineering calculations and structural analysis.

• Prior foundation design experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License.

• Experience with seismic, wind, and vibration analysis.

• Experience designing transmission line structures and foundations.

• Experience supporting utility, energy, or infrastructure projects.

Technical Skills

Required

• Working knowledge of:

  • AISC Steel Design Code

  • ASCE Design Standards

  • ACI Concrete Design Code

  • AWS Welding Standards

  • OSHA requirements related to structural steel design

• Experience performing:

  • Structural steel design

  • Reinforced concrete design

  • Foundation design

  • Structural calculations

  • Steel connection analysis

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite:

  • Excel

  • Word

  • Outlook

  • PowerPoint

Preferred Software Experience

• ANSYS

• MathCAD

• STAAD.Pro

• AllPile

• LPILE

• FAD Tools

• CAD-based engineering design software

Knowledge & Competencies

• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles.

• Knowledge of transmission and substation structural systems.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to communicate complex engineering concepts clearly.

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

• Ability to mentor junior engineers and technical staff.

• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering quality engineering solutions.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Behavioral Attributes

Successful candidates will demonstrate Southern Company's core values by:

• Putting safety first in every decision and activity.

• Acting with integrity and professionalism.

• Promoting intentional inclusion and collaboration.

• Delivering superior performance through quality work and accountability.

• Taking ownership of projects and customer needs.

• Following through on commitments to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Maintaining a positive, solution-oriented attitude.

• Contributing to an inclusive and respectful work environment.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work environment with a combination of:

  • Office work

  • Remote work

  • Field assignments

• Office located at 3535 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243.

• Approximately 15% travel, including occasional overnight travel, is required.

• Collaborative engineering environment supporting transmission and distribution infrastructure projects.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods.

• Ability to travel to project sites and construction locations.

• Ability to walk construction sites and navigate uneven terrain.

• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during field visits.

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and access elevated work areas when necessary.

• Ability to occasionally lift and carry engineering equipment or materials up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to communicate effectively in office, field, and virtual environments.

• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Compensation

$40.00 - $45.05 per hour (based on experience)

Additional Benefits of Working Through BLOC Resources Include the Following:

• Access to contractor support resources, including onboarding assistance and dedicated recruiter support.

• Opportunity to work on critical transmission and substation infrastructure projects for one of the nation's leading electric utilities.

• Exposure to advanced structural engineering software, utility design standards, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Potential for contract extension or long-term placement based on performance and business needs.

• Ongoing support from the BLOC Resources recruiting and operations team throughout the assignment.

Why Join BLOC Resources?

This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the design and reliability of critical electric infrastructure while working alongside experienced engineering professionals. As a Structural Engineer 2, you'll play an essential role in delivering safe, innovative, and high-quality engineering solutions that support Southern Company's transmission and distribution systems while expanding your expertise in utility engineering.

Apply Today

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes for immediate consideration. A BLOC Resources recruiter will review applications and contact selected candidates to discuss qualifications, project details, and the next steps in the hiring process.