Substation Structural Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Substation Engineer to join their growing engineering team in Salisbury, MD. This position is ideal for an engineer experienced in high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) substation physical and electrical design. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, physical/structural engineers, relay protection teams, and utility clients to develop innovative, utility-grade designs from initial concept through construction and commissioning.

-Lead structural engineering design and analysis for high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) utility substations and switchyards.

-Design structural steel supports and frameworks for electrical substation equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, dead-end structures, disconnect switches, bus supports, and lightning masts.

-Perform structural foundation designs, including drilled piers/caissons, spread footings, transformer pads, oil containment pits, and blast/fire separation walls.

Execute structural calculations for wind loads, seismic conditions, ice accumulation, and dynamic short-circuit / fault forces in accordance with ASCE 7, ASCE 113, and IEEE 605 standards.

-Coordinate closely with electrical substation engineers to ensure physical designs maintain required phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground electrical clearances.

-Prepare, review, and stamp detailed structural drawings, construction specifications, foundation plans, and bill of materials (BOM).

-Conduct site investigations, existing substation condition assessments, and structural walk-downs for expansion and retrofit projects.

-Review steel fabricator shop drawings, anchor bolt layouts, foundation submittals, and respond to contractor RFIs during construction.

-Ensure all structural designs comply with NESC, AISC, ACI, ASCE, and utility client engineering standards.

Requirements:
*Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
*5+ years of experience in electrical design for building systems preferred.
*Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit (MEP).
*Experience with electrical design software such as SKM, Visual Lighting, AGi32, EasyPower, or similar is a plus.
*Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable building codes.
*Experience preparing construction documents for commercial or institutional projects.
*Excellent communication and organizational skills.
*Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
*Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain licensure.
*Experience with healthcare, municipal, or industrial facility design.
*Familiarity with energy-efficient building design and sustainable engineering practices.

All qualified candidates can email resume to Tia Mclean at

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