Substation Civil Structural Engineer

ICF

Substation Civil Structural Engineer designing and reviewing electric utility substation projects. Seeking a senior team member for utility-level substation and renewable energy projects.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $108,006 - $222,169 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering design for electric utility substations, including structural analysis, site grading, and compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Proficient in utilizing industry-standard software for design and analysis while effectively communicating with clients and mentoring junior staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PE License in California5+ Years Electric Utility Substation Design EngineeringDesign of Steel Structures and Concrete StructuresExperience with STAAD.Pro and RISA 3DStrong Analytical and Technical Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Civil Engineering DesignSite GradingGeotechnical EngineeringStructural AnalysisErosion ControlStorm Water ControlDesign ReviewsQuality Control ComplianceFoundation DesignSeismic Design

Soft Skills

Team PlayerClient CommunicationMentoring Junior StaffAnalytical ThinkingTechnical Writing

Tools & Technologies

STAAD.ProRISA 3DFAD ToolsSAFESAG10LPileAutoCAD Civil 3DMicroStationMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Civil EngineeringPE License in California

Industry Keywords

Electric Utility SubstationSafety RegulationsEnvironmental RegulationsStorm Water ManagementConstruction SpecificationsGeoreferenced DrawingsBid/Construction PackagesClient OperationsSeismic AreasRetaining Walls

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. CAD operation will generally be performed by Designers/Drafters but skill in these programs is a plus
Strong analytical and technical writing skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Powerpoint)
Team player with ability to communicate with clients and staff. Experience in front-facing client operations such as lunch and learns, and kick-off meetings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote, flexible schedule, work-life balance
Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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