Senior Structural Engineer - Substation & Transmission

ESP Associates, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

PTO & 10 Paid Holidays

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Education Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is seeking a structural engineer to lead the design and analysis of substation and transmission structures. You will collaborate with civil, electrical, and geotechnical engineers to deliver fully integrated project design and delivery.

Requirements include a PE license and a civil/structural engineering degree, 4+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency with PLS-TOWER, PLS-POLE, STAAD, and RISA. Hybrid work environment emphasizes safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in substation and/or transmission structural engineering.
• Experience with lattice towers, monopoles, wood poles, and/or specialty structures.
• Experience performing analysis and retrofit design of lattice towers.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software including PLS-TOWER, PLS-POLE, STAAD, and RISA.
• Proficiency in foundation design software including LPILE, MFAD, HFAD, and TFAD, with Mathcad and Excel calculations.
• Working knowledge of ASCE, AISC, ACI, NESC, and IEEE standards.
• Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Structural design and analysis of substation structures including dead-end structures, equipment supports, and bus structures.
• Structural design and analysis of transmission structures such as lattice towers, monopoles, wood poles, and specialty structures.
• Evaluation and retrofit of existing lattice towers, including capacity assessments and reinforcement solutions.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications per codes and standards (ASCE, AISC, ACI, IEEE, NESC).
• Structural modeling and analysis using PLS-TOWER, PLS-POLE, STAAD, and/or RISA.
• Foundation design using LPILE, MFAD, HFAD, and TFAD with Mathcad/Excel support.
• Review vendor calculations and drawings.
• Coordinate with fabrication and construction teams; collaborate with civil, electrical, and geotechnical engineers.
• Provide field support including site visits and structural inspections.

Skills

Civil/Structural Eng.

PE License

Substation/Transmission Design

PLS-TOWER

PLS-POLE

STAAD

RISA

LPILE

Mathcad

Excel

ASCE standards

NESC standards

IEEE

Communication Skills

Safety Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

PE License

Tools

PLS-TOWER

PLS-POLE

STAAD

RISA

LPILE

MFAD

HFAD

TFAD

Mathcad

Job description

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is seeking a structural engineer to lead the design and analysis of substation and transmission structures. You will collaborate with civil, electrical, and geotechnical engineers to deliver fully integrated project design and delivery.

Requirements include a PE license and a civil/structural engineering degree, 4+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency with PLS-TOWER, PLS-POLE, STAAD, and RISA. Hybrid work environment emphasizes safety and teamwork.