Substation Structural Engineer

• Apply civil/structural engineering principles and project management skills to carry out project tasks from start to finish


• Work with the multidisciplinary team to complete project tasks


• Resolve construction issues, especially involving reinforced concrete, to client satisfaction


• Perform structural design and analysis for substation facilities, including equipment foundations, steel support structures, control buildings, cable trench systems, and rigid bus structures


• Coordinate with electrical engineering teams on physical substation layout and equipment integration


• Maintain project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements


• Follow and improve company design procedures and Power Delivery industry standards


• Take responsibility as engineer of record for civil/structural engineering design projects as relevant experience is gained


• Review or delegate review of project-related design documents, including fabrication shop drawings


• Review design codes and apply appropriate design standards


• Perform value engineering analyses to determine cost-competitive designs


• Conduct occasional project site visits to inspect construction quality


• Support proposals with technical input and scope development


• Provide occasional site visits, design reviews, and proposal support

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (required)


• 5+ years of progressive structural engineering experience, preferably in the energy, utilities, or renewable power sectors


• Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state (or ability to obtain)


• Experience in structural analysis and design software including AutoCAD, STAAD.Pro, Lpile preferred


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Knowledge of applicable design codes (ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, NESC, IBC, etc.)


• Experience with the design and detailing of reinforced concrete and steel structures


• Experience preparing construction documents, design calculations, and reviewing drawings


• Experience collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams for support project scopes


• Familiarity with compliance processes related to structural design in the U.S.


• Ability to work from Canada or a U.S. office/remote location


• In compliance with federal law, persons hired must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete required employment eligibility verification upon hire

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in civil and structural engineering principles, project management, and design standards, with a focus on reinforced concrete and steel structures. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and maintaining project budgets and schedules while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Civil Engineering Degree


• Professional Engineer (PE) License


• Structural Analysis and Design Software


• Knowledge of Design Codes


• 5+ Years Structural Engineering Experience

Hard Skills

• Structural Design


• Project Management


• Construction Document Preparation


• Design Calculations


• Value Engineering


• Reinforced Concrete Design


• Steel Structure Design


• Design Code Application


• Construction Quality Inspection


• Technical Proposal Support

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication


• Strong Verbal Communication


• Collaboration


• Problem Solving


• Client Satisfaction Focus

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

• Power Delivery Standards


• Energy Sector


• Utilities Sector


• Renewable Power Sector


• Compliance Processes

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD


• STAAD.Pro


• Lpile