Lead Civil Engineer - Substations & Structural Design (PE)

CoVolt Power; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to lead engineering calculations and substation designs. You will coordinate with subcontractors and team members to develop foundations, steel structures, and site-work drawings for utility-scale projects.

The role requires a PE license, a BS in Civil Engineering, and 10+ years across foundations, structural steel, and transmission substations. Travel ~10% and collaboration with clients and vendors are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineering license (one or more US states) is required.
• 10+ years of experience in at least two of the following areas: foundation design, structural steel design, transmission-level substations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee others in engineering calculations and studies/review results.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, staff engineers and designers for civil and structural designs for substations.
• Develop finite element structural models and concrete foundation calculations.
• Prepare structure design and fabrication drawings with designers.
• Develop site-work drawings including embankment, drainage, and erosion control details.
• Coordinate with clients and vendors and participate in meetings.
• Ensure engineering documents and records are maintained.
• Review vendor submittals and coordinate with contract administrative staff.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and designers.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MathCAD

Excel

Outlook

Project

Word

RISA or similar structural software

Job description

CoVolt Power is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to lead engineering calculations and substation designs. You will coordinate with subcontractors and team members to develop foundations, steel structures, and site-work drawings for utility-scale projects.

The role requires a PE license, a BS in Civil Engineering, and 10+ years across foundations, structural steel, and transmission substations. Travel ~10% and collaboration with clients and vendors are essential.