Structural Designer

Electric Power Engineers, LLC; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible hybrid work

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers is seeking a Structural Designer/Technologist to develop detailed structural drawings for substations, transmission lines, and BESS facilities. You will translate calculations and markups into coordinated drawing packages under a supervising engineer.

The role supports foundation layouts, reinforcement detailing, and interface with civil/electrical teams, with a focus on accuracy and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Diploma in Civil or Structural Engineering Technology.
• Two to five years of structural drafting, detailing, or junior structural engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and experience preparing structural construction drawings.
• Practical knowledge of reinforced-concrete and structural-steel detailing, including reinforcement and anchorage.
• Ability to interpret engineering sketches, calculations, geotechnical reports, vendor drawings, and technical specifications.
• Ability to apply established detailing practices and project requirements under supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and ability to work with multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare structural plans, sections, schedules, and details for reinforced-concrete foundations, steel structures, and equipment supports.
• Develop foundation layouts and details for transformers, electrical equipment, control buildings, BESS units, transmission poles, substation gantries, and oil containment structures.
• Prepare reinforcement and anchorage details, including reinforcing bar schedules, anchor bolts, base plates, and bolted or welded connections.
• Interpret engineering calculations and output from structural analysis software, such as RISA-3D or SAP2000, to develop drawings under the supervising engineer’s direction.
• Assist with basic structural calculations, material quantities, and design checks appropriate to experience and assigned responsibilities.
• Incorporate engineering markups, geotechnical recommendations, vendor drawings, and project specifications into structural deliverables.
• Coordinate with civil and electrical teams to confirm equipment locations, foundation elevations, clearances, loading information, and interface requirements.
• Identify drawing discrepancies and coordination issues, and work with the project engineer to resolve them.
• Assist with reviews of shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and vendor submittals, documenting discrepancies for the project engineer’s review.
• Support preparation of permit submissions and 30%, 60%, 90%, issued-for-construction (IFC), and as-built drawing packages.
• Perform drawing checks for completeness, dimensional accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project CAD and detailing standards.
• Maintain organized project files, drawing references, and revision records, and contribute to the development of standard details and drawing templates.

Skills

AutoCAD

Understanding of reinforced-concrete &

Structural-steel detailing

Interpreting sketches & calculations

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Diploma in Civil or Structural Engineering Technology

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

Bluebeam

RISA-3D

SAP2000

Job description

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future!

The Structural Designer /Technologist is responsible for developing detailed structural drawings for substations, transmission lines, BESS facilities, and other energy infrastructure projects.

Working under the guidance of a structural engineer, this role will translate engineering calculations, design inputs, and markups into accurate, coordinated drawing packages. Candidates with an engineering technology background or junior structural engineering experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Howyou can make an impact:

• Prepare structural plans, sections, schedules, and details for reinforced-concrete foundations, steel structures, and equipment supports.
• Develop foundation layouts and details for transformers, electrical equipment, control buildings, BESS units, transmission poles, substation gantries, and oil containment structures.
• Prepare reinforcement and anchorage details, including reinforcing bar schedules, anchor bolts, base plates, and bolted or welded connections.
• Interpret engineering calculations and output from structural analysis software, such as RISA-3D or SAP2000, to develop drawings under the supervising engineer’s direction.
• Assist with basic structural calculations, material quantities, and design checks appropriate to experience and assigned responsibilities.
• Incorporate engineering markups, geotechnical recommendations, vendor drawings, and project specifications into structural deliverables.
• Coordinate with civil and electrical teams to confirm equipment locations, foundation elevations, clearances, loading information, and interface requirements.
• Identify drawing discrepancies and coordination issues, and work with the project engineer to resolve them.
• Assist with reviews of shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and vendor submittals, documenting discrepancies for the project engineer’s review.
• Support preparation of permit submissions and 30%, 60%, 90%, issued-for-construction (IFC), and as-built drawing packages.
• Perform drawing checks for completeness, dimensional accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project CAD and detailing standards.
• Maintain organized project files, drawing references, and revision records, and contribute to the development of standard details and drawing templates.

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

• Diploma in Civil or Structural Engineering Technology, bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Two to five years of structural drafting, detailing, or junior structural engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and experience preparing structural construction drawings.
• Practical knowledge of reinforced-concrete and structural-steel detailing, including reinforcement, anchorage, base plates, and connections.
• Experience detailing concrete foundations, such as footings, slabs, mat foundations, drilled shafts, or pile caps.
• Ability to interpret engineering sketches, calculations, geotechnical reports, vendor drawings, and technical specifications.
• Ability to apply established detailing practices and project requirements under engineering supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage assigned tasks and deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with substations, transmission lines, BESS, renewable-energy facilities, or industrial infrastructure.
• Experience detailing transmission poles, substation gantries, equipment-support structures, or oil containment structures.
• Familiarity with ACI and AISC requirements relevant to structural drawings and detailing.
• Experience with Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, or other 3D modeling and BIM coordination tools.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam for drawing reviews, markups, document comparisons, and quantity takeoffs.
• Familiarity with RISA-3D, SAP2000, or similar structural analysis software.
• Familiarity with utility or owner-specific CAD standards and drawing-development procedures.

Lead the Change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

How we support you:

• Comprehensive Health & Life Insurance: 100% premium coverage for employees, with partial coverage available for eligible dependents.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation solutions for the power industry.
• Collaborate with a team of experts in software engineering, renewable energy, and grid technologies.
• Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for professional growth and innovation.
• EPE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.

Location: This position will be remote based in Canada or United States

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links:EEOC is the Law Poster