Civil Structural Engineer

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Position Title
: CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEER - POWER PLANT CONSTRUCTION

Location
: HOUSTON, TX (CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS)

FLSA Class
: EXEMPT

Position Summary
:
The Civil/Structural Engineer will come with expertise in power plant construction, particularly in concrete and steel structural works. This role will focus on the engineering and execution of civil and structural systems critical to large-scale power generation projects. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, oversee design and construction, and ensure all works meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Lead the civil and structural engineering scope of power generation projects, including natural gas engine and steam turbine facilities.
• Oversee design and construction of foundations, piling, concrete structures, and structural steel systems.
• Review and validate engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide field engineering support during site preparation, erection, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (ACI, AISC, ASCE, local building regulations).
• Collaborate closely with project managers, EPC contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, and constructability evaluations.
• Monitor contractor performance for quality, safety, schedule, and cost adherence.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for resolving complex civil/structural challenges during project execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• 7–10 years of experience in civil/structural engineering for power plants, heavy industrial, or energy infrastructure projects.
• Deep expertise in concrete and steel design, geotechnical engineering, and structural analysis.
• Proven track record managing and supporting large construction projects.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software (e.g., STAAD, SAP
  2000, ETABS, AutoCAD).
• Strong knowledge of EPC construction practices and project delivery models.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or equivalent highly preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with foundations for heavy rotating equipment (engines, turbines, generators).
• Familiarity with environmental permitting and construction regulations for energy projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is an asset.

Volta Grid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.