Senior Structural Substation Engineer — HV Design & Analysis

Kapower; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Transit Reimbursement

Parking Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

K&A Power Group in Oakbrook IL or Pleasanton CA is seeking a Structural Substation Engineer to lead and execute design for high-voltage substations (12kV–500kV). You will collaborate with electrical, civil and project teams to ensure code compliance and constructability.

Requires a Civil or Structural Engineering degree, 5+ years substation experience, proficiency with PLS-CADD/POLE, STAAD, SAP2000 or RISA, and a PE license (IL preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years structural engineering experience focused on substation design.
• Experience with structural steel design and concrete/foundation design.
• Proficient with analysis software: PLS-CADD/POLE, STAAD, SAP2000, RISA.
• Working knowledge of ASCE, AISC, ACI, NESC; CA seismic familiarity.
• PE license preferred (Illinois via comity acceptable).
• Experience with utility EPC partners and construction packages.
• Experience with renewable energy or grid modernization projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support structural design for high-voltage substations (12kV–500kV).
• Perform structural steel design, bus supports, platforms, stands, connections.
• Develop concrete foundation designs for transformers and equipment.
• Conduct structural analysis using standard software and methods.
• Prepare and review design documents, calculations, drawings, specs.
• Collaborate with electrical, civil and PM teams for compliance and timelines.
• Support site evaluations, structural assessments and modifications.
• Ensure adherence to ASCE, AISC, ACI, NESC and related codes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship when applicable.

Skills

Structural design

Substation design

Leadership / mentorship

Seismic design knowledge (California)

Education

Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Eng

Master’s preferred

Tools

PLS-CADD/POLE

STAAD

SAP2000

RISA

Job description

K&A Power Group in Oakbrook IL or Pleasanton CA is seeking a Structural Substation Engineer to lead and execute design for high-voltage substations (12kV–500kV). You will collaborate with electrical, civil and project teams to ensure code compliance and constructability.

Requires a Civil or Structural Engineering degree, 5+ years substation experience, proficiency with PLS-CADD/POLE, STAAD, SAP2000 or RISA, and a PE license (IL preferred).