Senior Civil and Structural Engineer

Kintec Global Recruitment; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment is looking for a Civil / Structural Engineer to join their team in the United States. The successful candidate will perform civil and structural design for utility-scale substation and transmission projects, contributing to the modernization of the grid.

With a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and a minimum of 5 years' experience, you will coordinate designs and collaborate with electrical engineering teams. This role requires a strong understanding of structural engineering principles and relevant industry codes.

Join Kintec's innovative environment and be part of transforming energy infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant civil/structural engineering experience.
• Experience in power delivery projects is essential.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licence or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil and structural design for substations and transmission projects.
• Develop foundation and structural design calculations.
• Produce structural steel and concrete design packages.

Skills

Civil and structural design

Engineering design tools (AutoCAD, Civil 3D)

Structural engineering principles

Communication with utility clients

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

STAAD

SAP2000

Job description

An opportunity is available for a Civil / Structural Engineer to join a growing engineering team supporting utility-scale substation and transmission projects across the United States. This role involves delivering civil and structural design solutions that support grid modernisation and renewable interconnection projects.

You will work within a multidisciplinary environment, contributing to both design and construction phases of major infrastructure developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform civil and structural design for substations and transmission projects (AIS/GIS facilities)
• Develop foundation and structural design calculations
• Prepare grading, drainage, and erosion control designs
• Design equipment support structures and steel framing systems
• Produce structural steel and concrete design packages
• Coordinate closely with electrical and protection/control engineering teams
• Support design reviews, field walkdowns, and construction-phase engineering support
• Engage with utility clients, EPC contractors, and internal project teams
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards including ACI, AISC, ASCE, IEEE, and local regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of relevant civil/structural engineering experience
• Experience in power delivery projects including substations and transmission infrastructure
• Proficiency with engineering design tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, STAAD, SAP2000 or equivalent
• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles and industry codes
• Experience working within utility or energy infrastructure environments
• Exposure to EPC project execution and construction support activities
• Familiarity with transmission structure loading and foundation design
• Experience working with utility clients (e.g. AEP, Duke Energy, National Grid or similar) preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) licence or working towards licensure (within 12 months)