Senior Substation Structural Lead – Power Delivery Design

Stantec; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec in Chicago, IL is seeking Intermediate and Senior Civil/Structural Engineers to support our Substation Physical Electrical Teams. You will lead substation design efforts, coordinate with Physical Electrical teams, and guide project engineering from 13kV to 500kV levels.

The role requires experience in AIS and GIS substations, leadership, and ability to manage design packages, perform QA/QC, and coordinate resources across the US and internationally. Travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Registered PE preferred, with NCEES Record desired.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with 8–10 years in power delivery.
• Experience with site visits to capture data for estimates and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering efforts for design of foundations, equipment support, rigid bus and enclosures associated with power delivery projects
• Perform QA/QC of structural engineering design packages
• Work closely with Project Managers and Discipline Leads to meet project timelines
• Determine appropriate allocation of resources and tracking man hours on project
• Review, comment and approve design drawings and calculations for substation construction packages
• Work with P&C team to produce complete station drawings
• Attend client interactions and project status meetings
• Participate in project planning meetings and proposal development
• Coordinate engineering resources from offices across the US and internationally

Skills

Team leadership

Interdisciplinary coordination

Client relationships

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

PE license preferred (NCEES record desired)

Job description

Stantec in Chicago, IL is seeking Intermediate and Senior Civil/Structural Engineers to support our Substation Physical Electrical Teams. You will lead substation design efforts, coordinate with Physical Electrical teams, and guide project engineering from 13kV to 500kV levels.

The role requires experience in AIS and GIS substations, leadership, and ability to manage design packages, perform QA/QC, and coordinate resources across the US and internationally. Travel is expected.