Senior Structural Engineer - Substation (San Diego, Brea, Los Angeles, Walnut Creek)

Position Overview

The Senior Structural Engineer will lead structural design project teams to create world class designs for new projects, existing rebuilds, and redevelopments in the utility industry. Based in California, the role supports local clients in the utility, municipality, and independent power producer (IPP) sectors to address challenges such as aging infrastructure, load-growth, data center developments, and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion as guided by project managers.
• Overseeing rigid bus analysis and the design of electrical substation steel structures, equipment foundations, structure foundations, and secondary oil containment.
• Performing design and analysis in California in adherence with seismic requirements and IEEE 693 seismic qualifications.
• Leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure project success.
• Presenting designs and proposals to clients, permitting authorities, and public interest groups.
• Providing construction support for clients during project execution.
• Corresponding and meeting with clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Leading project proposal and qualification statements to meet financial and scope management targets.
• Training and mentoring less experienced engineers in both technical and professional development.
• Performing quality control reviews and ensuring adherence to QA/QC processes.
• Participating in the development of project schedules, scopes, budgets, and staffing plans; managing change orders effectively.
• Applying expert knowledge of structural concepts, codes, and procedures to complex projects and non-standard design solutions.
• Preparing and presenting technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with existing and new clients to further business opportunities while ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Facilitating effective communication and coordination with other engineering disciplines.
• Ensuring compliance with company and site safety policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification; licensure in California, with Structural Engineer (SE) preferred.
• Seven (7) years of substation structural engineering experience (consulting experience preferred). A Master of Science in civil engineering may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a dynamic, quantitative problem-solving environment with strong critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of substation electrical physical design principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with tools such as RISA 3D, RISA FDN, HILTI, MFAD, RAM Connection, and Idea Statica.
• Expertise in standard engineering techniques and procedures as well as familiarity with structural design codes (e.g., ASCE 113, CBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, IEEE 693).
• Experience leading discipline design for large projects and delegating work in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Compensation

$105,000.00 - 220,000.00 Yearly. The compensation range complies with local/state regulations and is based on factors including individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and work location. The annual package includes a base salary plus eligibility for a discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits & Perks

• Insurance and disability coverage
• Generous time off and wellness programs
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement program