Lead Substation Structural Engineer- Hybrid
Listed on 2026-06-03
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Engineering
Structural Engineer, Civil Engineering
Lead Substation Structural Engineer
We are a top-ranked national engineering firm specializing in Power, MEP/FP, and technology systems. As we grow our Power Delivery Group, we are hiring a Lead Substation Structural Engineer to work on critical infrastructure projects across the U.S. Locations include Boston, MA (Seaport District), New York, NY, and Philadelphia, PA, with a hybrid schedule.
What you will achieveWork on transmission and distribution substations; contribute to the structural integrity of high voltage substations nationwide.
Responsibilities- Lead the structural engineering and design of new builds, expansions, and retrofits for transmission and distribution substations.
- Perform and review structural analysis and design using RISA-3D, STAAD.Pro, L-Pile, RAM Structural System, CSI SAFE, or MathCAD.
- Develop and oversee construction documents, including detailed specifications, plans, and calculations for steel, concrete, and foundation systems.
- Evaluate existing structures for load capacity, retrofit needs, and code compliance.
- Coordinate with geotechnical teams to apply soil data to foundation design.
- Support field investigations, constructability reviews, and site assessments.
- Review and approve delegated design work from subconsultants or junior engineers.
- Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers, designers, and drafters.
- 8+ years of structural engineering experience, with 5+ years in substation structural design for transmission and/or distribution facilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred).
- Proficiency with STAAD.Pro, RISA-3D, RAM Structural System, L-Pile, CSI SAFE, MFAD, or MathCAD.
- Experience designing and analyzing steel structures, equipment foundations, and site civil systems for substations.
Hybrid work style (up to 2 days remote per week). Wellness programs. Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment.
SalaryRange: $110,000 – $160,000, commensurate with experience, licensure, skill sets, location, and education.
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
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