Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to lead power grid utility substations in Massachusetts. You will guide project teams, develop structural design packages, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating multidisciplinary design activities, mentoring junior engineers, and maintaining rigorous project documentation for accuracy and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Minimum ten years of professional civil/structural engineering experience for senior positions.
• Prior utility or utility consulting experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work on Power Grid Utility and Substation Engineering projects.
• Develop and review civil/structural design packages for substations.
• Coordinate design activities to maintain project schedules, budgets, and quality.

Skills

Civil/Struct Eng

PE Registration

Project Ownership

Client Focus

Team Collaboration

Education

BS Civil/Structural Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

• Lead and work on Power Grid Utility and Substation Engineering projects
• Support or lead substation engineering project teams
• Develop and review in-ground and above-ground civil/foundation and structural calculations, plans, and details
• Develop and review civil/structural design packages for medium- and high-voltage substations
• Lead civil/structural design for site development, foundations, equipment support structures, control buildings, ancillary structures, and material lists
• Perform design studies and calculations and apply physical substation design knowledge
• Coordinate design activities to maintain project schedules, budgets, quality requirements, and successful project completion
• Assist with site visits, station walkdowns, estimating, and project meetings
• Prepare specifications for material, equipment, and construction work
• Deliver accurate civil/structural designs meeting industry standards, specifications, and prudent engineering practices
• Review internal and external designs for code compliance, design practice, and constructability
• Coordinate design activities with multidisciplinary project team members
• Provide construction support by resolving site queries, attending site meetings, and performing site inspections
• Maintain project documentation for engineering studies, calculations, design packages, as-built requirements, and return data
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines, Drafting, Project Management, and other internal support groups
• Mentor and guide developing engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from a recognized institution
• Minimum of ten years of professional civil/structural engineering experience for Senior positions
• Prior utility or utility consulting experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred
• Strong client focus
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and command of the English language
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NERC, and FERC regulations
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment and provide project ownership
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other typical structural design software
• Ability to work additional hours as workload dictates

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in civil and structural engineering for power grid utility and substation projects, with a strong focus on design, compliance, and project management. Proficient in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Civil/Structural Engineering
• Power Grid Utility Projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration
• AutoCAD Proficiency
• Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NERC, and FERC Regulations

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Civil Design Calculations
• Structural Design Packages
• Site Development Design
• Foundation Design
• Equipment Support Structures
• Material Specification Preparation
• Design Studies and Calculations
• Code Compliance Review
• Project Documentation Maintenance
• Construction Support

Soft Skills

• Strong Client Focus
• Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Written and Oral Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Project Ownership

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration Preferred

Industry Keywords

• Utility Engineering
• Substation Engineering
• Medium-Voltage Substations
• High-Voltage Substations
• Engineering Standards
• Prudent Engineering Practices