Substation Civil Engineer

OneSource Professional Search; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power infrastructure engineering firm in New Orleans is seeking a skilled Substation Civil Engineer to lead the design of high-voltage substation projects. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in civil engineering specifically for substations, focusing on site development and foundation engineering. The role involves preparing work scopes, coordinating with teams and vendors, and providing technical support during construction. Mastery of software tools like AutoCAD and Civil 3D is essential. This position requires strong collaboration skills and technical expertise.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on substation civil engineering experience is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Strong understanding of substation site design and structural engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural engineering design for substation facilities.
• Prepare scopes of work, engineering evaluations, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and vendors throughout project execution.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Site development

Grading and drainage design

Foundation engineering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bentley MicroStation

Job description

We’ve partnered with a leading power infrastructure engineering and services firm seeking an experienced Substation Civil Engineer to support the design and delivery of high-voltage substation projects. This role is responsible for civil and structural engineering design, including site development, grading, drainage, and foundation engineering in accordance with industry codes, standards, and client requirements. The engineer will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and utility clients while providing technical leadership and construction-phase support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural engineering design for substation facilities.
• Prepare scopes of work, engineering evaluations, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and vendors throughout project execution.
• Identify optimal foundation systems based on site conditions and project requirements.
• Perform detailed foundation and structural analysis based on loading and soil data.
• Conduct site civil analysis, including clearing, grading, and drainage design.
• Develop comprehensive civil design packages including site layouts, grading plans, drainage plans, and foundation details.
• Perform quality reviews to ensure designs meet industry standards and customer specifications.
• Provide engineering support during construction activities and field execution.
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical team development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university (or equivalent experience).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• In lieu of PE, additional relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum 7+ years of hands-on substation civil engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of substation site design, structural engineering, and foundation systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Technical Skills (Preferred)

• Structural and foundation loading analysis.
• Site design concepts, including grading, drainage, and water flow calculations.
• Knowledge of utility and industry engineering standards.
• Experience with: Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, L-Pile, RISA, Autodesk Inventor, Bentley MicroStation, Bentley Substation