Substation Structural Engineer – HV Power Systems

Dashiell Corporation; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) immediate vesting

Medical coverage

Job summary

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services, seeks a Structural Engineer to support high‑voltage substations and transmission projects. The position is based in The Woodlands, TX, reporting to the Supervising Structural Engineer, with title placement options Design Engineer I–III based on experience.

Responsibilities include creating or modifying civil and structural design documents, developing steel and foundation drawings, applying design software, and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university, or equivalent degree with experience in the Civil Engineering field.
• Direct experience and proven knowledge in concrete and steel structural engineering is required.
• A minimum of 1 year of direct experience and proven knowledge in concrete and structural steel engineering is required.
• Experience in the electric utility industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with project team to create or modify all civil and structural design documents.
• Develop steel and foundation detail drawings.
• Apply engineering application software for the design of structural steel and foundations.
• Use project specific standards and ensure that the design efforts are progressing in the most efficient manner possible.
• Perform engineering and design functions as necessary to meet project schedules.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with customer representatives, project team, and management.
• Ensure correct application of engineering standards including the NESC, ASCE, IBC, AISC and ACI.
• Properly use the document management system.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work.
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Cantilevered structures

Tower design

Masonry buildings

Foundations

Structural analysis

Engineering software

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

RISA 3D

PLS-Tower

STAAD Pro

Job description

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services, seeks a Structural Engineer to support high‑voltage substations and transmission projects. The position is based in The Woodlands, TX, reporting to the Supervising Structural Engineer, with title placement options Design Engineer I–III based on experience.

Responsibilities include creating or modifying civil and structural design documents, developing steel and foundation drawings, applying design software, and ensuring compliance with