Sr. Structural Engineer - Substation

NV5; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Professional development

Job summary

NV5 seeks a Sr. Structural Engineer to lead substation projects in the Power & Utilities group. You will own physical substation design, provide technical oversight, and communicate with clients directly while guiding construction activities.

This remote role offers opportunities to advance to project, client, or personnel management as you develop expertise in structural design for transmission and power delivery projects.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil/structural engineering program required.
• MS in Civil or Structural Eng preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive structural design experience in substation or transmission projects.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license required.
• Experience with RISA, MathCAD, and/or PLS software.
• Physical substation design experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate with clients and manage construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the responsible engineer and client point of contact for substation power delivery projects.
• Assist in marketing and promotion efforts to add new regional clients.
• Prepare, review, and P.E. seal technical calculation reports and construction documents.
• Develop career via peer-learning and mentor junior staff.
• Travel to client sites as needed.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Structural design

P.E. license

Substation experience

RISA

MathCAD

PLS

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering

M.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering preferred

Tools

RISA

MathCAD

PLS

Job description

Position Summary

Sr. Structural Engineer - Substation - Remote

At NV5, we understand the intricacies of substation engineering and offer tailored expertise to address these challenges head-on. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and advanced methodologies, we provide comprehensive solutions to enhance substation performance and reliability.

By harnessing our expertise and cutting-edge technology, NV5 empowers utility and industrial substations to overcome challenges, enhance reliability, and meet the demands of an evolving energy landscape.

We have an opportunity for a talented & ambitious Structural Engineer to join us as our new Sr. Structural Engineer to join our growing Power & Utilities Group.

This role will have you take full ownership of our physical substation projects providing technical oversight, communicate with clients directly, and manage construction related activities/questions. Our vision for this role is that the responsibilities will increase to include management (project, client, and/or personnel) opportunities.

Join us in embracing innovative solutions that drive efficiency and resilience in substation engineering.

Responsibilities

• Act as the responsible engineer and client point of contact for substation power delivery projects.

• Assist in marketing and promotion efforts to add new regional clients.

• Prepare, review, and P.E. seal technical calculation reports and construction documents meeting client and NV5 requirements.

• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing knowledge with other experienced engineers and train and mentor junior staff.

• Travel to client sites as needed.

• Mentor junior staff.

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering or related engineering degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required.

• M.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering is preferred.

• 7+ years of progressive in structural design engineering experience within substation or transmission line projects.
• Other structural design experience (i.e. bridges, or building design) is a plus.
• Experience with at least one of the following: RISA, MathCAD, and/or PLS software suite.

• Physical substation design experience is strongly preferred.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: NV5 Inc does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than passive & active candidates and employee referrals. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to NV5 or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by NV5's internal Talent Acquisition team seeking 3rd party sourcing assistance. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement and given permission to represent NV5 to candidates on a particular search, NV5 will not owe any referral or other fees with respect to the unsolicited submission.

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Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.

Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.