Structural Engineer

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Ellaway Blues Consulting is seeking a Structural Engineer to join its growing team in the United States, focusing on switchyards and substations for a leading energy solutions company. The role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration with EPC teams, and delivering world-class, quality-focused construction drawings.

You will review complex designs, mentor peers, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance while coordinating with clients and vendors.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• At least 5 years of structural engineering experience focusing on switchyards/substations or industrial energy infrastructure.
• Proficient in interpreting grounding, area classification, single-line, schematic, and motor control drawings; knowledge of protective devices and coordination.
• Experience in dynamic foundation and vibration analysis; deep foundation systems.

Responsabilidades

• Lead technical design efforts for substation projects and serve as a technical authority as needed.
• Conduct and review complex analyses and designs using current standards and tools.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to manage RFIs, change orders, deliverables, and procurement.
• Review vendor documentation for compliance with specifications.
• Mentor team members and provide guidance across projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in design quality and efficiency.
• Develop standardized engineering practices and reusable templates.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Conocimientos

Structural design

Engineering analyses

Project management

Mentorship

Communication

Quality & safety

Educación

Bachelor's in Structural Engineering

Herramientas

SAP2000

MathCAD

IdeaStatica

Hilti software

Descripción del empleo

Title: Structural Engineer (Substations)

Term: Permanent

*Relocation Assistance Is Provided*

Summary

We are currently looking for a Structural Engineer to work with a Leading US Turnkey Energy Solutions Company specializing in innovative service and equipment solutions for the energy industry worldwide. They have designed, built, and deployed numerous projects working collaboratively with EPC's. Due to the exponential growth they have experienced, and with an ever-increasing pipeline of orders, they've decided to build their own integrated EPC team. As the Structural Engineer, you will execute and lead technical work on their EPC projects for switchyards and substations. You will need to work collaboratively with their integrated EPC team along with their clients to execute and provide world class, quality focused deliverables for their construction team.

The Structural Engineer’s Responsibilities Will be:

• Lead technical design efforts for substation projects and serve as a technical authority or engineer of record as needed.
• Conduct and review complex engineering analyses and design tasks, applying current standards, tools, and methodologies.
• Collaborate with internal EPC teams and external stakeholders to manage RFIs, change orders, deliverables, and procurement activities.
• Review vendor documentation to ensure alignment with technical specifications and project requirements.
• Mentor team members and provide technical guidance across projects and disciplines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on customer satisfaction, design quality, and operational efficiency.
• Support the development and implementation of standardized engineering practices and reusable templates.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry best practices, identifying relevant applications.
• Ensure timely, efficient execution of assigned tasks to optimize productivity.
• Oversee quality assurance processes for engineering outputs to maintain accuracy and reliability.
• Demonstrate technical expertise and leadership within multidisciplinary teams.

The Structural Engineer’s Qualifications Will be:

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• At least 5 years of structural engineering experience, with a focus on switchyards, substations, power generation, or industrial energy infrastructure.
• Proficient in interpreting and producing grounding, area classification, single-line, schematic, and motor control drawings, with knowledge of protective devices and coordination.
• Experienced in complex structural design, including dynamic foundation and vibration analysis, as well as deep foundation systems.
• Skilled in performing structural calculations for foundations, steel members, baseplates, anchor rods, and connections.
• Strong command of relevant design codes and standards (e.g., ASCE, AISC, ACI, IBC, NESC).
• Familiar with structural analysis tools such as SAP2000, MathCAD, IdeaStatica, and Hilti software.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey complex technical content across various levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects under tight deadlines, with attention to safety, quality, and compliance.
• Applies quality assurance processes independently and contributes to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Provides technical mentorship and oversight of standards, design guides, and applicable engineering practices.
• Participates in scope management, including client interactions and design changes, under engineering leadership supervision.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Structural Engineering (Desired)