Substation Structural Engineer

Coulter Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulter Services in Chicago is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to support Energy & Utilities projects within an Engineering & Architecture organization. You will lead structural analysis, develop calculations, and prepare drawings for critical infrastructure facilities.

Join a team that values collaboration, mentoring, and delivering safe, reliable designs for government and commercial clients in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in civil/structural engineering with strong capacity for analysis and design.
• Proficiency in structural calculations and preparation of engineering drawings/specifications.
• Ability to review engineering work and lead technical efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis, design, and review for steel, concrete, and foundation systems.
• Develop structural calculations for substations, transmission, and critical infrastructure facilities.
• Prepare drawings and specifications for structural deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor junior engineers.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate structural requirements.
• Ensure designs support safe, reliable, and innovative outcomes for government and commercial clients.

Skills

Civil/Structural Engineering

Structural calculations

Engineering drawings

Mentoring

Team leadership

Job description

Senior Civil/Structural Engineer supporting Energy & Utilities projects within an Engineering & Architecture organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis, design, and review for steel, concrete, and foundation systems.
• Develop structural calculations for substations, transmission, and critical infrastructure facilities.
• Prepare drawings and specifications for structural deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor junior engineers.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate structural requirements.
• Ensure designs support safe, reliable, and innovative outcomes for government and commercial clients.

Qualifications & Skills

• Expertise in civil/structural engineering with strong capacity for analysis and design.
• Proficiency in structural calculations and preparation of engineering drawings/specifications.
• Ability to review engineering work and lead technical efforts.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with demonstrated mentoring experience.