Substation Structural Engineer - PE Civil/Steel Design

Jobtailor; Calgary (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to lead design and analysis for substation facilities, including foundations, steel supports, control buildings, and cable trench systems. You will collaborate with electrical teams to ensure proper integration and address construction challenges from inception to delivery.

The role requires a ABET-accredited degree, 5+ years of structural engineering experience in energy/utilities, and a PE license in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from ABET-accredited program in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 5+ years of progressive structural engineering experience in energy, utilities, or renewable power sectors.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state (or ability to obtain).
• Experience in structural analysis and design software including AutoCAD, STAAD.Pro, Lpile.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of design codes (ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, NESC, IBC, etc.).
• Experience with reinforced concrete and steel structure design.
• Experience preparing construction documents, design calculations, and reviewing drawings.
• Experience collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams for support project scopes.
• Familiarity with compliance processes related to structural design in the U.S.
• Ability to work from remote locations or a U.S. office location.
• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Apply civil/structural engineering principles and project management skills to carry out project tasks from start to finish
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to complete project tasks
• Resolve construction issues, especially those involving reinforced concrete, to client satisfaction
• Perform structural design and analysis for substation facilities, including equipment foundations, steel support structures, control buildings, cable trench systems, and rigid bus structures
• Coordinate with electrical engineering teams to support physical substation layout and equipment integration
• Maintain project budgets, schedule requirements, and quality requirements
• Follow established company design procedures and industry standards for Power Delivery projects while contributing to procedure improvements
• Take responsibility as engineer of record for civil/structural engineering design projects as relevant experience is gained
• Review or delegate review of project-related design documents, including fabrication shop drawings
• Review design codes and apply appropriate design standards
• Perform value engineering design analyses to determine cost-competitive designs
• Complete occasional project site visits to inspect construction quality
• Support proposals with technical input and scope development
• Provide occasional site visits, design reviews, and proposal support

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

STAAD.Pro

Lpile

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to lead design and analysis for substation facilities, including foundations, steel supports, control buildings, and cable trench systems. You will collaborate with electrical teams to ensure proper integration and address construction challenges from inception to delivery.

The role requires a ABET-accredited degree, 5+ years of structural engineering experience in energy/utilities, and a PE license in the U.S.