Substation Structural Engineer - Power Delivery

Requisition :179351

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Power Engineering

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

We are seeking a Structural Substation Engineer with 5–7 years of experience to support the design and analysis of high voltage substation projects ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV. This role focuses on developing structural designs and engineering deliverables that ensure safe, durable, and constructible substation facilities in both greenfield and brownfield environments.

San Diego, CA or Irvine, CA, US

• Perform structural design and analysis for substation steel structures, equipment supports, bus structures, control buildings, and foundations.
• Develop structural calculations including load analysis, wind and seismic evaluations, foundation sizing, and steel member design in accordance with applicable codes.
• Prepare structural drawings and specifications, including plans, sections, details, and material requirements for substation structures and foundations.
• Review vendor and contractor submittals for structural components to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, and physical design teams to ensure structural elements integrate seamlessly with overall substation layouts.
• Support construction activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing field conditions, and providing engineering guidance during installation.
• Perform site assessments for existing substations to evaluate structural integrity, loading capacity, and upgrade requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards, such as ASCE, AISC, ACI, NESC, and utility-specific structural requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 5–7 years of structural engineering experience, preferably in electrical substation or utility infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software (e.g., STAAD, RISA, SAP
  2000) and CAD tools (AutoCAD, Micro Station).
• Strong understanding of structural design codes, load combinations, and utility structural standards.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and produce clear, accurate structural documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Base Compensation: $115,000/yr - $120,000/yr

Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/or location.

Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.