Steel Structural Engineer

V&S Schuler Engineering Inc.; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Critical illness, cancer, and accident

Job summary

V&S Schuler Engineering Inc. in Ohio is seeking a Professional Engineer for its Utilities Group in Canton to design structures, foundations, overhead wires, and site grading plans for electrical substations and transmission lines, ensuring designs meet codes and client requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, 3–5 years in electrical substations and transmission lines, and proficiency with PLS, RISA 3D, Mathcad, and AutoCAD; PE preferred or EIT pursuing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• 3–5 years of experience in electrical substation and transmission lines.
• PE license preferred; EIT acceptable if enrolled for PE.
• Experience with PLS, RISA 3D, Mathcad, or similar structural software.
• Experience with AutoCAD or equivalent drafting software.
• Knowledge of steel and concrete structural design.
• Familiarity with industry standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and interpret transmission structures drawings for foundations, hardware, and aluminium bus systems.
• Review substation equipment drawings for compliance with specs and codes.
• Model and analyze structures using PLS Pole and PLS-CADD.
• Solve design, construction, and compliance issues.
• Create and verify material list descriptions for transmission lines.
• Answer technical questions from construction managers, field staff, and customers.
• Travel occasionally for project meetings and site visits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

EIT pursuing PE

PE license preferred

Tools

PLS Pole

PLS-CADD

RISA 3D

Mathcad

AutoCAD

Job description

1525 Waynesburg Dr SE, Canton, OH 44707, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Professional Engineer – V&S Schuler Utilities Group
Shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow.

About Us
V&S Schuler Utilities Group is a trusted leader in structural and tubular steel manufacturing, with locations in Ohio, Oklahoma, New Jersey, and Georgia. We combine a proud legacy of craftsmanship with an innovative, forward-looking approach to deliver high-quality, durable products that power critical industries.

Our team is known for its commitment to quality,safety, and acustomer-first mindset. We offer a supportive, team-oriented environment where hard work is recognized, growth is encouraged, and your contributions make a real impact.

Position Overview
We are looking for a proactive and skilled Professional Engineer to join our team. In this full-time salaried position, you will be responsible for designing structures, foundations, overhead wires, and site grading plans for electrical substations and transmission lines. You will ensure that all designs comply with applicable codes and standards while collaborating with customer representatives and Project Management Teams to meet project specifications and requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and interpret drawings for transmission structures, foundations, hardware assemblies, and aluminum bus systems.
• Review drawings for substation equipment, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and design codes.
• Utilize PLS Pole and PLS-CADD software for modeling and analysis of transmission structures.
• Problem-solve issues related to design, construction, and compliance.
• Create and verify material list descriptions for transmission lines.
• Address technical questions from construction managers, field staff, and customers.
• Travel periodically for project meetings and site visits to ensure proper design implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in the Electrical Substation and Transmission Lines Industry.
• PE License preferred, but at a minimum, an EIT studying for the PE is required.
• Knowledge of PLS, RISA 3D, Mathcad, or other structural software.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or other relevant drafting software.
• Some experience in steel and concrete structural design.
• Familiarity with industry standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Critical illness, cancer, and accident coverage