Lead Civil Engineer - Structural Design

Alstom Grid; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer in Mexico to design high‑voltage substations, lead civil/structural work packages, and verify designs meet budget, schedule, and quality targets.

The role involves coordinating with teams, managing subcontractors, and providing site support during construction, with a strong emphasis on code compliance and professional reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in structural steel and foundations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate design and construction of civil works including soil mechanics and foundations.
• Specify civil works requirements and select civil contractors.
• Conduct civil works cost estimating and sequencing, understanding local codes and standards.
• Design industrial structures to resist static and dynamic loads.

Skills

Structural engineering

Structural steel design

Foundations design

Geotechnical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree Civil Engineering

Tools

L-pile

STADD

RISA 3D

Foundation

Job description

Job Description Summary

Lead Civil/Structural engineer designing electrical high voltage substations is a technical leader across the engineering teams who leads the proper performance of civil work design packages, including calculations and studies, and ensures performance in committed budget, schedule, and quality.

Objective is to plan & lead basic and detailed design, to manage / monitor detailed execution progress, and to coordinate execution of civil engineering design work packages done by subcontractors. Work packages may integrate documents required for permits, procurement, manufacturing, and site construction.

The Lead Civil Engineer will provide site support during construction. He/she will follow customer specifications or requirements and should be knowledgeable of international and local Building Code regulations and internal standards.

The Lead Civil Engineer is able and willing to certify finished engineering products as proper and correct--including Professional Engineering reviews and sealing.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Facilitates the design & construction of the physical and naturally built environment, including work such as: soil mechanics, seismic analysis, and foundations for GEV supplied equipment.
• Performs or specifies the design and the requirements for all underground and above ground civil works and specifies the civil contractor for the same (leveling, foundations, slabs, duct banks, etc.).
• Also includes civil works cost estimating, constructability assessments and sequencing, understanding of local civil codes and standards, design safety and the application of structural steel, civil, and geotechnical engineering principals.
• Conducts analysis and design of industrial structures that support or resist static and dynamic loads.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree Civil Engineering from an accredited university or college
• Minimum 5 years industry related experience designing structural steel and foundations

Desired Characteristics

• Structural Engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience designing structures and foundations for electrical T&D substations.
• Site field experience and construction methods impacting civil and structural design.
• Experience with site preparation and drainage design. Knowledge of geotechnical analysis and design.
• Background experience with reviewing architectural and mechanical/electrical/plumbing for buildings
• Working knowledge of civil design software packages: L-pile, STADD, RISA 3D and Foundation

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: https://careers.gevernova.com/global/en/our-culture

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do your best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://careers.gevernova.com/global/en/i-d-e

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No