Senior Substation Civil/Structural Engineer

Wynen's; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynen's Energy seeks a Substation Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to lead civil/structural design for high-voltage substations. You will oversee steel structures, foundations, grading, and site plans in a mission-critical grid environment.

You will prepare calculations and drawings, perform structural analysis, ensure code compliance, and coordinate with electrical, protection, and project teams. Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to proposals are also key responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in substation-related civil/structural design.
• Proficiency in structural calculations and drawings.
• Knowledge of codes and safety for critical infrastructure.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of steel structures, foundations, grading, and site plans for high-voltage substations.
• Prepare structural calculations and drawings ensuring safety and code compliance.
• Perform structural analysis and evaluate designs against standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate scope.
• Mentor and review work of junior engineers.
• Support proposal development with technical input.

Skills

Substation design

Structural analysis

Engineering drawings

Codes and standards

Team leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Mentoring

Job description

Substation Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

for the Energy & Utilities sector, leading civil/structural design for high-voltage substations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design of steel structures, foundations, grading, and site plans for high-voltage substations.
• Prepare structural calculations and engineering drawings to ensure safety, reliability, and code compliance.
• Perform structural analysis and evaluate designs against applicable standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate civil/structural scope with other engineering disciplines.
• Mentor and review work of junior engineers, supporting quality and consistency.
• Support proposal development with technical input and engineering contributions.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Strong civil/structural engineering expertise with experience in substation-related designs.
• Proficiency in structural analysis, calculations, and development of engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements for critical infrastructure.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and communicate technical decisions clearly.
• Leadership skills, including mentoring and technical review of team deliverables.