Senior Structural Substation Engineer — HV Design Leader

K&A Engineering; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Holidays & PTO

Job summary

K&A Engineering seeks a Structural Substation Engineer to join the team in Pleasanton, CA or Oak Brook, IL. You will lead structural design for high-voltage substations, collaborating with electrical and civil teams to deliver robust foundation and framing solutions.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in substation structural design, proficiency with standard analysis software, and familiarity with California seismic requirements. Illinois PE preferred or ability to obtain via comity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 5+ years in structural engineering with a focus on substation design.
• Experience with structural steel design and concrete/foundation design.
• Familiar with ASCE, AISC, ACI, NESC.
• PE license preferred (Illinois) or ability to obtain via comity.
• Experience with utility clients or EPC partners.
• Knowledge of seismic design requirements in California.
• Experience developing construction packages and IFC drawings.
• Renewable energy or grid modernization project experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support structural design for high-voltage substations (12kV–500kV).
• Perform structural steel design, including bus supports and platforms.
• Develop concrete foundation designs for transformers and components.
• Conduct structural analysis using industry software and methods.
• Prepare and review drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Collaborate with electrical, civil, and project teams for compliance and schedule.
• Support site evaluations and substation assessments.
• Ensure adherence to ASCE, AISC, ACI, NESC; mentor where applicable.

Skills

Substation design

Structural design

Foundation design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

PLS-CADD/POLE

STAAD

SAP2000

RISA

Job description

K&A Engineering seeks a Structural Substation Engineer to join the team in Pleasanton, CA or Oak Brook, IL. You will lead structural design for high-voltage substations, collaborating with electrical and civil teams to deliver robust foundation and framing solutions.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in substation structural design, proficiency with standard analysis software, and familiarity with California seismic requirements. Illinois PE preferred or ability to obtain via comity.