About this role
Job title: Structural Substation Engineer
About the Role Structural Substation Engineer with 5–7 years of experience to design and analyze high-voltage substations from 12 kV to 500 kV. The role focuses on developing structural designs and engineering deliverables that ensure safe, durable, and constructible substation facilities in both greenfield and brownfield environments. Based in San Diego or Irvine, CA as part of Kiewit Power Delivery.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- 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, SAP2000) and CAD tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation).
- 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.