Lead Substation Structural Engineer (Hybrid)

Vanderweil Engineers Llp; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Flexible work schedule

Wellness program

Merit-based bonus

Job summary

Vanderweil Engineers seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Power Group in Boston with hybrid work options. Lead design on critical transmission and distribution substations, and mentor junior staff to shape project outcomes with senior leadership.

Based in our Boston headquarters (Seaport District) or other U.S. offices, you will apply extensive experience in steel, concrete, and foundations, perform calculations with leading software, and ensure quality and reliability on high-profile

Qualifications

• 8+ years of structural engineering experience.
• 3+ years in substation structural design for transmission and/or distribution facilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• PE license.

Responsibilities

• Structural engineering and design of transmission and distribution substations, including new builds, expansions, and retrofits.
• Perform and review structural analysis and design using software such as RISA-3D, STAAD.Pro, L-Pile, RAM Structural System, CSI SAFE, or MathCAD.
• Develop and oversee the production of structural construction documents, including detailed specifications, plans, and calculations for steel, concrete, and foundation systems.
• Evaluate existing structures for loading capacity, retrofit needs, and compliance with current codes.
• Coordinate with geotechnical teams for interpretation and application of soil data into foundation design.
• Support and lead field investigations, constructability reviews, and site assessments.
• Review and approve delegated design work from subconsultants or junior engineers, ensuring compliance with engineering best practices and project requirements.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers, designers, and drafters.

Skills

Structural design experience

Substation experience

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

Tools

RISA-3D

STAAD.Pro

L-Pile

RAM Structural System

CSI SAFE

MathCAD

Job description

Vanderweil Engineers seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Power Group in Boston with hybrid work options. Lead design on critical transmission and distribution substations, and mentor junior staff to shape project outcomes with senior leadership.

Based in our Boston headquarters (Seaport District) or other U.S. offices, you will apply extensive experience in steel, concrete, and foundations, perform calculations with leading software, and ensure quality and reliability on high-profile