Senior Structural Substation Engineer

Job description

Here is what you will do:

1. Structural Design & Analysis

• Lead the design of substation steel structures, gantries, bus supports, equipment foundations, control buildings, and ancillary facilities.
• Perform structural analysis and design calculations for concrete and steel per IEC, Eurocodes, ACI, AISC, and other applicable standards.
• Prepare and review construction drawings, general arrangements, and detailed structural layouts using AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Develop foundation design packages for transformers, circuit breakers, GIS/HIS equipment, and cable support systems.
• Integrate substation civil/structural design with electrical layouts, geotechnical constraints, and site development requirements.

2. Leadership & Project Management

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to structural engineers and CAD designers.
• Manage project deliverables, schedules, and budgets for structural engineering scopes.
• Support business development activities, including proposals, cost estimation, and scope definition.
• Represent the structural engineering function in client meetings, design reviews, and regulatory coordination.

3. Construction & Field Support

• Provide engineering support during construction, installation, and commissioning of substation structures.
• Review and respond to RFIs, site queries, and field change requests.
• Conduct constructability reviews and ensure designs are practical, safe, and cost-effective.
• Support inspection, testing, and handover phases, ensuring as-built compliance.

4. Documentation & QA/QC

• Prepare and review structural calculation reports, bills of quantities, and construction documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with company QA/QC procedures and client standards.
• Participate in peer reviews, interdisciplinary coordination, and internal audits to maintain technical excellence.

5. Innovation & Standards Development

• Contribute to the development of standard design libraries, templates, and workflows for substation structural engineering.
• Assess and integrate new materials and technologies to improve safety, resiliency, and sustainability.
• Stay up to date with industry standards, codes, and best practices relevant to substation structural design.

Qualifications

Here’s what we’re looking for:

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or related discipline).
• 6+ years of experience in structural engineering for high-voltage substations (HV/MV, up to 400 kV preferred).
• Proven experience with steel and concrete design, structural analysis, and substation-specific structures.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation for substation drawings and layouts.
• Strong knowledge of international standards (IEC, ACI, AISC, Eurocodes, IEEE, NFPA).
• Solid understanding of substation layout requirements, electrical clearance constraints, and equipment integration.

Preferred:

• Field experience in construction supervision, inspection, or commissioning support.
• Knowledge of seismic, wind, and extreme weather design for substation structures.
• Experience with GIS substations, hybrid substations, or retrofit projects.
• Familiarity with utility/client standards from major power companies.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Chartered Engineer status.
• Experience with 3D modeling, BIM tools, or CDE platforms.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and team mentoring abilities.
• Effective communicator with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Organized and adaptable, able to manage multiple projects.