Senior Structural Engineer – Substation

Overview

Responsible for the design of deliverables associated with the civil / structural portion of substation design projects supporting one of our largest electric utility clients.

Design activities include the development of relay house drawings, foundation layout and details, steel layout and details, oil containment drawings, firewall drawings, grading, drainage and paving drawings and the complete bill of materials.

The position will be reporting directly to the Substation Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Will perform engineering tasks as the substation structural engineering lead and manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Attends project site visits to assist in the development of scope of work and help define project objectives.
• Prepares engineering cost estimate and man-hour estimates and schedules.
• Develops top level documents for substation civil / structural design packages.
• Provides guidance to junior engineers and / or designers in the development of detailed design documents.
• Will gather data, perform engineering analysis, prepare calculations, construction drawings and specifications.
• Prepares equipment specifications for procurement of major equipment.
• Performs quality control reviews of design calculations, and drawings.
• Provides short term field support during construction.
• Coordinate design activities with other disciplines (electrical, telecom, transmission, etc.)
• Serves as technical advisor for the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET approved college or university.
• 10-15 years of experience working in substation design or similar with utility or consulting engineering firm.
• Professional Engineer’s License in civil / structural engineering.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with substation design and construction standards for Southern California Edison.
• Experience with AutoCAD and / or MicroStation.

Benefits

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Wage Data Per State Requirements

Salary range for this position is $120,000 – $160,000. The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit / stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

Drug Free Workplace

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and / or fit-for-duty physical examination.

Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP).

As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Solicitation

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.