Senior Structural Engineer – Substation

Senior Structural Engineer – Substation

Houston, TX | Full-Time | Permanent

About the Role

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of designing and developing critical electrical infrastructure. This high-impact role gives you the opportunity to shape the future of power substations through innovative and reliable structural solutions.

As a Senior Structural Engineer – Substation, you’ll lead projects end-to-end—from conceptual design through construction—ensuring safe, efficient, and code-compliant structural systems that support vital energy operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for substation and transmission infrastructure projects
• Oversee full project lifecycle: concept, design, execution, and construction support
• Perform and review structural analysis and design (steel, foundations, etc.)
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, and construction
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and standards
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development
• Review drawings, calculations, and engineering documentation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field (ABET-accredited)
• 8–15 years of structural engineering experience (EPC experience preferred)
• Strong expertise in:
• Steel design & foundation design
• Structural analysis tools (RISA, STAAD Pro)
• Deep knowledge of codes and standards: AISC, ASCE 7, IBC, ACI
• Proven experience leading projects and managing cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Professional Engineer (PE) license highly preferred

Nice to Have

• Experience in transmission & distribution infrastructure
• Substation structural design (including drilled shafts and steel structures)
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, and budgets
• Vendor coordination and field inspection experience

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or Engineering Technology (Master’s a plus)
• FE exam completed
• 7+ years of experience in structural engineering within EPC or power industry environments

Additional Details

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