Substation Structural Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +3 more locations.

📋 Description

• Utilize civil/structural engineering principles and project management expertise to execute project tasks from inception to completion alongside a multidisciplinary team.

• Address construction challenges, particularly those related to reinforced concrete, ensuring client satisfaction.

• Conduct structural design and analysis for substation facilities, which include equipment foundations, steel support structures, control buildings, cable trench systems, and rigid bus structures.

• Collaborate with electrical engineering teams on the physical layout of substations and the integration of equipment.

• Manage project budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

• Adhere to and enhance company design protocols and industry standards for power delivery projects, encompassing substations, BESS, and transmission lines.

• Assume responsibility as the engineer of record for civil/structural engineering design projects as relevant experience accumulates.

• Review or oversee the review of project-related design documentation, including fabrication shop drawings.

• Examine design codes and implement suitable design standards.

• Conduct value engineering analyses to identify cost-effective design solutions.

• Occasionally visit project sites to assess construction quality.

• Contribute technical insights and scope development to support proposals.

• Provide intermittent site visits, design assessments, and proposal assistance.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Over 5 years of progressive structural engineering experience, ideally within the energy, utilities, or renewable power sectors.

• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software such as AutoCAD, STAAD.Pro, and Lpile is preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Understanding of relevant design codes (ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, NESC, IBC, etc.).

• Experience in the design and detailing of reinforced concrete and steel structures.

• Background in preparing construction documents, design calculations, and reviewing drawings.

• Experience working collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams to support project scopes.

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

• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hiring.

• Must complete the necessary employment eligibility verification document form upon hiring.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours to promote work-life balance.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• 401k matching program.

• Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved educational endeavors.

• RRSP matching (Canada).

• 401k matching (U.S.).