Lead Structural Engineer

About the role

Our client, a leading employee-owned engineering consulting firm specializing in power, renewable energy, transportation, and water infrastructure, is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to perform structural design, analysis, and evaluations for utility substation projects. This role will develop plans, specifications, and calculations, review engineering work, resolve complex design challenges, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients. This remote, full-time position is open to qualified candidates throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard structural engineering principles, techniques, and design criteria to complete engineering assignments.
• Develop engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and observation reports that meet quality and industry standards.
• Perform detailed structural design and evaluations for utility substation projects, including steel structures and foundation systems.
• Review and verify design calculations, drawings, and engineering work completed by others.
• Investigate and resolve design challenges through analysis, field observations, and innovative engineering solutions.
• Coordinate design activities and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Recommend design improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and constructability.
• Prepare technical reports, project documentation, and client correspondence.
• Interact with clients to understand project requirements and provide engineering support.
• Support project pursuits through business development, marketing, and technical proposal activities as needed.
• Work closely with engineering technicians and other engineers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Leverage emerging technologies and AI tools to improve workflows, problem-solving, and engineering efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent).
• Professional Structural Engineer (SE) license required.
• Minimum 7 years of structural engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with electrical utility substation layout and design preferred.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel design, drilled pier design, spread footing design, and detailing.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software such as MathCAD, STAAD, foundation design programs, or equivalent modeling tools.
• Knowledge of AISC and ACI design standards required; familiarity with ASCE and NESC standards preferred.
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation preferred.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in both office and field environments.
• Authorization to work permanently in the United States required. Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.