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 on a variety of electrical substation and related projects in the utility industry. In this role, you will manage project scoping, design, and construction support while ensuring code compliance, safety, schedule, and budget adherence. You will also work closely with local utility, municipality, and independent power producer (IPP) clients to address challenges such as aging infrastructure, load growth, data center developments, and emerging technologies.

Compensation: $105,000.00-220,000.00 Yearly
Location: San Diego, CA; additional opportunities in Brea, Walnut Creek, Los Angeles
Schedule: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Leading structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion as directed by project managers.
• Overseeing rigid bus analysis and design of electrical substation steel structures, equipment foundations, structure foundations, and secondary oil containment.
• Performing design and analysis in California while adhering to seismic requirements and IEEE 693 seismic qualifications.
• Leading and mentoring a multi-discipline team to ensure project success.
• Presenting designs and proposals to clients, permitting authorities, and public interest groups.
• Providing construction support and maintaining effective communication with clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Leading project proposal and qualification efforts to meet financial and scope targets.
• Conducting quality control reviews and ensuring adherence to QA/QC processes.
• Participating in project schedule, scope, budget, staffing, and construction planning, including managing change orders.
• Utilizing expert knowledge of structural concepts, practices, codes, and procedures to develop innovative design solutions.
• Preparing and presenting technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Fostering positive client relationships to drive new business opportunities while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Coordinating effectively with other engineering disciplines and ensuring compliance with company and site safety policies.

Required Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

• Our extensive benefits package includes insurance, disability coverage, generous time off, wellness programs, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and a 401(k) retirement program.