Structural Engineer - Substation (Houston/Austin)

Description

• Design and analyze structural systems for substations, including steel support structures, structure foundations, equipment foundations, and control enclosure foundations, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ASCE, AISC, and ACI.

• Develop detailed foundation construction drawings, construction specifications, and steel structure detail drawings.

• Perform structural calculations and finite element analysis for steel structures.

• Perform foundation structural calculations for shallow and deep foundations.

• Analyze substation rigid bus and insulators based on client requirements and applicable codes and standards (ASCE, IEEE).

• Coordinate with civil engineers to understand the grading design to incorporate with the foundation scope.

• Lead and mentor assistant-level engineers in the execution of engineering tasks and project deliverables.

• Coordinate with electrical engineers and other disciplines to ensure the integration of civil/structural designs with overall substation design.

• Participate in the company's quality program for all engineering designs and packages prior to issuing to clients.

• Actively coordinate with procurement, construction, and project managers to ensure successful EPC project delivery.

• Provide construction support by reviewing and responding to RFIs submitted from the field.

• Perform site visits for project kick-off meetings, site investigations, and scoping opportunities.

• Prepare engineering reports, technical specifications, construction specifications, and material takeoffs.

• Ensure projects comply with client requirements, utility standards, and applicable codes and regulations.

• Manage project schedules and budgets, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of structural engineering experience required.

• Or Bachelor’s degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of structural engineering experience required.

• Master's Degree of Science degree in Structural Engineering and 2 years of structural engineering experience required.

• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.

• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

• Strong computer skills include structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA 3D), AutoCAD, ETABS, SAFE and BIM (e.g., Revit and Tekla).

• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification required.

• Professional Engineering License preferred.

• This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

• EEO/Disabled/Veterans

• Job Structural Engineering

• Primary Location US-TX-Houston

• Other Locations US-TX-Austin

• Schedule: Full-time

• Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

• Req ID: 260894

• Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D