Senior Civil and Structural Engineer

Civil Structural Engineer

Location: United States

Employment Type: Permanent

Overview

An opportunity is available for a Civil / Structural Engineer to join a growing engineering team supporting utility-scale substation and transmission projects across the United States. This role involves delivering civil and structural design solutions that support grid modernisation and renewable interconnection projects.

You will work within a multidisciplinary environment, contributing to both design and construction phases of major infrastructure developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform civil and structural design for substations and transmission projects (AIS/GIS facilities)
• Develop foundation and structural design calculations
• Prepare grading, drainage, and erosion control designs
• Design equipment support structures and steel framing systems
• Produce structural steel and concrete design packages
• Coordinate closely with electrical and protection/control engineering teams
• Support design reviews, field walkdowns, and construction-phase engineering support
• Engage with utility clients, EPC contractors, and internal project teams
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards including ACI, AISC, ASCE, IEEE, and local regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of relevant civil/structural engineering experience
• Experience in power delivery projects including substations and transmission infrastructure
• Proficiency with engineering design tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, STAAD, SAP2000 or equivalent
• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles and industry codes
• Experience working within utility or energy infrastructure environments
• Exposure to EPC project execution and construction support activities
• Familiarity with transmission structure loading and foundation design
• Experience working with utility clients (e.g. AEP, Duke Energy, National Grid or similar) preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) licence or working towards licensure (within 12 months)