We’ve teamed up with a leading power infrastructure engineering and services firm, and they’re seeking an experienced Senior Substation Civil Engineer to support the design and execution of high-voltage substation projects. This role is responsible for civil and structural engineering design, including site development, grading, drainage, and foundation engineering, while coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, vendors, and utility clients to deliver reliable power infrastructure projects from concept through construction support.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead civil and structural design for high-voltage substation facilities.
Prepare scopes of work, engineering estimates, and technical evaluations.
Perform site analysis, including grading, drainage, and clearing requirements.
Conduct structural and foundation analysis based on loading and soil conditions.
Determine optimal foundation types for site-specific conditions.
Develop civil design packages including site layouts, grading plans, drainage plans, and foundation details.
Coordinate with internal engineering teams, vendors, and clients.
Provide field engineering support during construction activities as required.
Perform quality reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
Mentor junior engineers and support technical development within the team.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university (or equivalent experience).
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
In lieu of PE, additional relevant experience may be considered.
7+ years of hands-on substation civil engineering experience.
Strong understanding of structural/foundation engineering and substation site design.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Technical Skills (Preferred):
Experience with structural and foundation loading analysis.
Experience with grading, drainage, and hydrology/water flow calculations.
Familiarity with industry codes, utility standards, and engineering best practices.
Experience with tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, L-Pile, RISA, Autodesk Inventor, Bentley MicroStation, and Bentley Substation is a plus.
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