Substation Structural Engineer - Power Delivery

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Location:

San Diego, Irvine, CA, US

Requisition :179351

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Power Delivery

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.

Kiewit Power is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the transmission and distribution market from high voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution and automation design and construction capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil & gas markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

This position is based out of our office in San Diego or Irvine, CA.

• 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 timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or 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.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY:
  May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

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

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

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous 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.