Structural Engineer - Electrical Grid & Substations

United Grid Solutions; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

EAP

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Disability insurance (STD/LTD)

Paid time off

Job summary

United Grid Solutions is seeking a Structural Engineer to support design and construction of electrical infrastructure including substations, greenfield stations, battery storage, and transmission lines. You will report to Operational Leadership and ensure designs meet applicable codes while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes analysis, drafting, and documentation for complete design packages, with site visits and client interaction as part of the workflow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with coursework in steel and concrete design (Masters preferred).
• 0-2 years of electrical utility design experience with evidence of increasing responsibility.
• Experience writing and providing support documentation for structural engineering calculations.
• Familiarity with IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
• Experience with AutoCAD or Microstation for drafting.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis, calculations, and prepare sketches/drawings for design of supporting structures and foundations for substation equipment and transmission line structures.
• Support structural efforts on engineering services and EPC projects.
• Ensure complete design package (drawings, BOM, construction specs) delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with other design disciplines, contractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Ensure designs meet local, state, federal regulations and client specs at all phases.
• Review existing facilities to propose upgrades and provide findings to clients.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (accredited)

Masters preferred in civil/structural engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

MathCad

Tedds

LPile

FAD Tools

SP Mats

MS Office

Job description

United Grid Solutions is seeking a Structural Engineer to support design and construction of electrical infrastructure including substations, greenfield stations, battery storage, and transmission lines. You will report to Operational Leadership and ensure designs meet applicable codes while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes analysis, drafting, and documentation for complete design packages, with site visits and client interaction as part of the workflow.