Senior Substation Civil Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-13
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer, Environmental Engineer
Position Overview
OPPD is a mission‑driven public utility dedicated to powering our communities with safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy. As a publicly owned organization, our customers are our stakeholders – and our engineers play a vital role in ensuring the long‑term resilience and modernization of our electric system.
ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Substation Civil Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority and project leader, overseeing complex civil/structural design for substation infrastructure. You will lead foundation engineering, containment design, structural analysis, grading, and equipment layout while providing professional engineering review and stamping. You will also mentor junior engineers and influence design standards across the organization.
The Impact You’ll Have- Lead and approve civil/structural design for substation projects, including advanced calculations, foundation engineering, and containment systems.
- Manage small and medium‑scale projects and contribute expertise to large, complex, or high‑risk initiatives.
- Provide PE review and stamping for engineering deliverables.
- Ensure full compliance with codes, standards, and reliability requirements (NERC/MRO/SPP).
- Mentor and train entry‑level engineers and designers.
- Drive innovation by applying emerging technologies to improve design and project outcomes.
- Oversee equipment layout and site development strategies to optimize safety, reliability, and cost.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a strong preference for Structural, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, NERC certification, or reciprocity‑eligible credential within six months.
- Five years of engineering experience (master’s degree may substitute for up to two years).
- Ability to perform complex engineering studies and advanced design tasks.
- Demonstrated capability in all aspects of substation civil/structural design.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Experience with Ventyx, Cognos, Auto Desk, Bentley Micro Station.
- Master’s degree.
- Advanced MS Office proficiency.
- Substation design experience.
- Deep understanding of NESC, OSHA, ASCE.
Grade: S6
Minimum: $109,942
Midpoint: $137,428
EOE:
Protected Veterans/Disability
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