Principal Structural Engineer T&D Substations
Core
Lead the design, analysis, and delivery of structural systems (steel, concrete, foundations) for high-voltage substations up to 400 kV.
Role type
Principal Structural Engineer (Substations)
Builds
Structural designs for substation infrastructure including steel structures, equipment support frames, control buildings, and foundations.
Domain
Power transmission & distribution (T&D) / Civil Structural Engineering
Required skills
Structural design & analysis, Steel & concrete design, STAAD.Pro, AutoCAD/MicroStation, International standards (IEC, Eurocodes, ACI, AISC), Substation layout requirements, Geotechnical integration
Preferred skills
Seismic/wind/extreme weather design, GIS/HV AIS substation experience, BIM tools, Construction supervision, Utility client standards
Technologies
STAAD.Pro, AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM tools
Responsibilities
Lead design of substation steel structures and foundations; Perform structural analysis per IEC/Eurocodes/ACI/AISC; Manage project deliverables, schedules, and budgets; Provide technical leadership and mentoring; Support business development and client meetings; Conduct constructability reviews and field support during construction.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with leadership
