Substation Design Civil/Structural Engineer

Ulteig Engineers, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Collaborative Environment

Job summary

Ulteig is seeking a Design Civil/Structural Engineer to support Renewables/Utility/Power projects. The role focuses on foundation and structural steel design, coordinating with multi-discipline teams and performing calculations.

The position may be in the office or field, with up to 15% travel. Required: ABET-accredited degree and EIT within 6 months; US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience.
• EIT registration within 6 months or ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of electrical utility substation layout and design preferred.
• Understanding of structural steel, drilled pier & spread footing design and detailing.
• Experience with MathCAD, STAAD or equivalent and foundation design programs.
• Knowledge of AISC and ACI; ASCE & NESC preferred.
• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook.
• Up to 15% travel.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the US.

Responsibilities

• Applies standard engineering techniques to complete tasks.
• Develops plans, specifications, and observation reports.
• Performs design calculations and creates reports.
• Coordinates design aspects of a project.
• May work in office or field and interact with clients.
• Communicates with multidisciplinary teams to meet needs.

Skills

EIT registration

Substation knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering (ABET)

Tools

MathCAD

STAAD

AutoCAD/MicroStation

Job description

Job Category: Engineering - Structural

Requisition Number: SUBST004897

• Posted : August 21, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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US - Remote
United States

Description

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates to work in our Substation department for the position of Design Civil/Structural Engineer to support Renewables/Utility/Power projects. The Design Engineer acts as a discipline engineer or overall project engineer planning, scheduling, conducting and/or coordinating detailed phases of assigned project work. They will make design recommendations, adaptations and modifications for foundation design, structural steel design, and grading plans. The Design Engineer will perform calculations using engineering formulas and skills and completes own design work which may involve computer-aided and/or manual design calculations.

What You'll Do

• Applies current, standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to complete engineering tasks.
• Develops plans, specifications, and observation reports to see that these items are complete, accurate and in accordance with sound engineering practice.
• Practices efficiency engineering as it pertains to design selection.
• Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality.
• Works closely with engineering technicians and experienced engineers.
• May work in the office or in the field.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Is technically involved with the resolution of design problems that may include performing field investigation or observations.
• Checks design computations done by others.
• Coordinates specific design aspects of a project.
• Performs detailed engineering design and evaluations within specialty.
• May devise new approaches and solutions to problems encountered.
• Prepares reports and correspondence concerning the direction of assigned projects.
• May participate in marketing, sales and business development activities within assigned market.
• Demonstrates a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
• Effectively communicates and interacts with clients to ensure we are meeting their needs.
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience
• Engineering in Training (EIT) registration or obtain within 6 months required
• Knowledge of electrical utility substation layout and design preferred.
• Understanding of structural steel, drilled pier & spread footing design and detailing required, grading design preferred.
• Experience using MathCAD, STAAD or equivalent, foundation design programs, and/or other structural modeling software preferred.
• Knowledge of, AISC, and ACI required, ASCE & NESC preferred.
• Basic understanding of AutoCADD and/or MicroStation preferred.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Up to 15% travel required.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the US.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees –for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Collaborative Environment

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $91,000 - $112,500
* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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