Structural Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Mid-Level Design Engineer to support the design and execution of substation, utility, and power infrastructure projects. This individual will work closely with electrical, Protection & Control, civil, structural, construction, and project management teams to develop accurate, constructible, and high-quality engineering designs.

The ideal candidate will have experience developing engineering drawings, layouts, design packages, and technical markups within a utility or power environment and will be comfortable supporting projects from preliminary design through detailed engineering and construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary and detailed engineering designs for substation, utility, and power infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, layouts, schematics, plans, and design packages.
• Develop design concepts, sketches, and technical markups for completion by CAD/design technicians.
• Coordinate design requirements across Protection & Control, electrical, civil, structural, and other engineering disciplines.
• Support the development of substation layouts, equipment arrangements, cable routing, conduit plans, and other project-specific designs.
• Incorporate engineering calculations, specifications, equipment requirements, and field information into project designs.
• Review drawings and completed design packages for accuracy, quality, constructability, and conformance with project requirements.
• Support equipment specifications, material selection, and technical evaluations.
• Coordinate design activities and engineering deliverables with project schedules and construction requirements.
• Participate in site visits and obtain field measurements and existing-condition information necessary to complete designs.
• Review and update existing drawings to accurately reflect field conditions and project modifications.
• Provide engineering and design support during construction and assist with resolving field-related design issues.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, revisions, and project documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable company QA/QC, safety, design, construction, and document-control standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, project managers, construction teams, vendors, and client stakeholders throughout project execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional experience in engineering or design, preferably supporting substation, utility, power, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience developing and reviewing engineering drawings, layouts, schematics, and design packages.
• Ability to create preliminary designs and technical markups and clearly communicate requirements to CAD/design technicians.
• Experience coordinating designs across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, Revit
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, design documentation, and revision control.
• Understanding of applicable engineering codes, utility standards, and QA/QC requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple design deliverables and project deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.