Substation Civil Structural Engineer

ICF

Substation Civil Structural Engineer performing design engineering and reviews for electric utility projects. Collaborating within a design team on substation and renewable energy designs.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $108,006 - $222,169 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Firewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop engineering design drawing and calculation packages from conceptual phase through detailed design and perform design reviews of the aforementioned civil/structural design components in support of the development of bid/construction packages for substation projects
Ensure that the substation facility meets all applicable safety and environmental regulations, including storm water and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements
Perform site design activities such as determining cut/fill for a grading plan, determining impervious additions and calculating water flow for erosion control and storm water control
Perform design reviews on a regular basis, as well as developing junior staff members, and contributing to bids and proposal development
Occasional site-visits to client substation facilities are expected to be part of the work, along with occasional travel for client meetings and industry-related events
Provide design support to field personnel during project construction.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
5+ years of experience performing electric utility substation design engineering and reviews
PE License in the State of California
Strong background in design of steel structures, concrete structures, site grading, geotechnical engineering, foundations, and substation access roads, including knowledge of relevant codes and standards
Experience designing and reviewing substation civil & structure design in seismic areas for both new and existing structures, including transmission dead ends, rigid and strain bus, foundations, oil spill containment, retaining walls, masonry control shelters, pre-engineered and prefabricated buildings, and firewalls
Familiarity with surveying, geotechnical, and construction specifications, including development and review of same
Compliance with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule and budget expectations
Experience with STAAD.Pro, RISA 3D, FAD Tools, SAFE, SAG10, and LPile software
Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation, as well as working with georeferenced drawings
Strong analytical and technical writing skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Powerpoint)
Experience in front-facing client operations such as lunch and learns, and kick-off meetings.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Quality of life: Fully remote, flexible schedule, work-life balance
Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil engineeringsubstation design engineeringdesign of steel structuresdesign of concrete structuressite gradinggeotechnical engineeringfoundationssubstation access roadsseismic designoil spill containment

Soft Skills

analytical skillstechnical writingclient operationsteam developmentcommunication skillsquality controlproject management

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Civil EngineeringPE License in California