Senior Structural Engineer – Substations & Transmission

Pickett USA; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with generous employer match

PTO & holidays

Health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Pickett USA, a highly innovative surveying and engineering company, is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to lead the structural design and analysis of substation and transmission systems. You will work in a hybrid Austin, TX environment with collaboration across civil, electrical, and geotechnical engineers.

The role requires a PE license, a Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering, and at least 4 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in substation and/or transmission structural engineering.
• Experience with lattice towers, monopoles, wood poles, and specialty structures.
• Experience performing analysis and retrofit design of existing lattice towers.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software (PLS-TOWER, PLS-POLE, STAAD, RISA).
• Proficiency in foundation design software (LPILE, MFAD, HFAD, TFAD) and in Mathcad/Excel-based calculations.
• Working knowledge of ASCE, AISC, ACI, NESC, and IEEE.

Responsibilities

• Structural design and analysis of substation structures and transmission structures.
• Evaluate and retrofit existing lattice towers with reinforcement solutions.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications per codes and standards.
• Model and analyze using PLS-TOWER, PLS-POLE, STAAD, and RISA.
• Coordinate with fabrication and construction teams to ensure integrated design.
• Provide field support including site visits and structural inspections.
• Contribute to proposals and engineering deliverables as needed.

Skills

PE license

substation design

structural analysis

multi‑priority management

strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

PLS-TOWER

PLS-POLE

STAAD

RISA

LPILE

MFAD

HFAD

TFAD

Mathcad

Excel

Job description

Pickett USA, a highly innovative surveying and engineering company, is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to lead the structural design and analysis of substation and transmission systems. You will work in a hybrid Austin, TX environment with collaboration across civil, electrical, and geotechnical engineers.

The role requires a PE license, a Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering, and at least 4 years of relevant experience.