Structural Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer II/III with 5–10 years of experience in structural engineering design for electric utility substations, transmission infrastructure, or related power delivery projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering design and analysis for new and existing electric substations ranging from distribution through transmission voltage classes.
• Develop design calculations, engineering reports, technical specifications, and construction drawings for equipment foundations, transformer foundations, steel support structures, bus support structures, dead-end structures, control house and enclosure foundations, oil containment structures, elevated platforms, and miscellaneous steel.
• Design and analyze foundation systems such as drilled pier, spread footing, mat slab, deep foundation, and others based on geotechnical recommendations.
• Prepare foundation loading criteria and evaluate existing foundations and structures for modifications, upgrades, and equipment replacements.
• Conduct site visits, field investigations, and constructability reviews to gather design information and verify existing conditions.
• Cook up with physical substation, civil, geotechnical, transmission line, protection & control, and construction teams throughout project execution.
• Develop material takeoffs, quantity estimates, and engineering hour estimates for project planning and budgeting.
• Provide construction support, respond to field questions, review contractor submittals, and evaluate field changes.
• Perform structural inspections and condition assessments of existing substation structures and foundations and prepare written engineering reports.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• 5–10 years of structural engineering experience supporting utility, substation, transmission, or infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural steel design.
• Experience designing foundations for substation equipment, steel structures, control buildings, transformers, circuit breakers, bus supports, and dead-end structures.
• Familiarity with utility industry codes and standards including AISC, ACI, ASCE, IBC, NESC, and applicable client standards.
• Experience performing structural analyses using software such as STAAD Pro, RISA, SAP2000, or similar engineering analysis tools.

Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience supporting substation projects from 34.5 kV through 500+ kV transmission systems.
• Familiarity with drilled shaft foundations, transformer foundations, grounding interfaces, retaining walls, and site civil/structural coordination.
• Experience with structural assessments, remediation recommendations, and life-extension projects for existing substations.
• Knowledge of utility client standards and engineering quality control processes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent technical writing and communication abilities.
• Able to work independently and within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Effective project coordination and organizational skills.
• Able to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced utility environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and client service.