job summary: Structural Engineer needed in Houston, TX. This person will work within a multi-discipline team to develop world class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of Substation and Transmission projects. Ideal candidates will have a bachelors degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of relevant consulting experience. location: Houston, Texas job type: Contract salary: $47 - 56 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Design, plan, and improve the modern electric grid. Civil/Structural tasks within the group include:Perform civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.Design of both shallow and deep foundations including slab foundations, mat foundations, spread footings, strip footings, drilled piers, and steel piles.Design and analyze structures for utility infrastructure including electrical substations and transmission structures.Analyze rigid bus systems to assess the structural capacity of insulators and stress and deflection in the aluminum bus.Design of oil containment systems for electrical equipment.Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects.Research and compile project related data as required. Assist in preparing studies and design reports.Site planning including drainage and storm runoff calculations, retention pond sizing and design, erosion, and sedimentation control plan, and developing stormwater prevention pollution plan (SWPPP).Assist in the construction execution including development of construction specifications & cost estimate preparation.Communicate with design team for specific project requirements.Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations.All other duties as assigned. qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 3 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors skills: Structural Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.