Substation Structural Designer
SteelCon Inc. · Houston, TX · 4 wk ago
Engineering$85k–$130k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are searching for a full-time Substation Structural Designer to join our Houston, TX-based team in a hybrid role.
Responsibilities
- Design and analyze structural systems for substations up to 765kV
- Develop calculations and design base plates and anchor systems
- Collaborate with outsourced detailers to refine drawings
- Partner with fabrication teams to optimize designs for manufacturability
- Review shop drawings and resolve technical questions in real time
- Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and operations leaders to keep projects on track
- Perform QA/QC checks
- Mentor junior designers
- Step into customer meetings as a trusted subject matter expert
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of structural steel design experience
- Experience in utility, transmission, industrial, or heavy steel environments
- Strong knowledge of structural steel design principles and loading conditions
- Experience performing structural calculations and using FEA software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Qualifications
- Substation design experience
- Tubular steel expertise
- Fabrication collaboration
- EPC or utility client experience
- Involvement in proposal or business development efforts
- Experience with software such as PLS-POLE, PLS-CADD, STAAD Pro, RISA 3D, RAM, AutoCAD, Tekla, or Bluebeam is highly valued
Benefits
- Competitive salary between $85K – $130K (based on experience and expertise)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Career Growth
- Opportunity to work on major utility infrastructure projects throughout North America
- Direct involvement with engineering, manufacturing, and project execution
- Advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization