Lead Principal Substation Structural Engineer
Core
Lead structural engineering design for substations, switchyards, and electrical transmission/distribution infrastructure (green and brown field).
Role type
Lead Principal Substation Structural Engineer
Builds
Structural steel and concrete designs, analytical models, and engineering drawings for power delivery systems.
Domain
Energy / Electrical Transmission & Distribution / Civil & Structural Engineering
Required skills
Structural design (steel & concrete), Substation project experience, P.E. license, Engineering calculations, Analytical modeling, Multi-discipline collaboration, Proposal support, Technical specifications, Peer review, Standards development
Preferred skills
10+ years experience, Complex multi-discipline programs, 3D modeling environments, Steel structures & foundations design, Overhead/underground transmission systems, High voltage levels (4kV–500kV), AutoCAD, Structural analysis software (Staad.PRO, SAP2000, MFAD, L-Pile), EPC/Design-Build experience, Owner's Engineering experience, Retrofit/brown field projects
Technologies
AutoCAD, Staad.PRO, SAP2000, MFAD, L-Pile
Responsibilities
Lead/support engineering design for substations and switchyards; Perform engineering calculations and develop analytical models for structural steel and concrete; Develop workload forecasts, design schedules, and budgets; Lead task/effort estimates for proposals; Collaborate on general arrangements and vendor procurement; Create and update group standards; Prepare technical reports and specifications; Check and verify peer work; Occasional travel to client sites.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities