Substation Structural Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery

Position Overview

We are seeking a Structural Substation Engineer with 5–7 years of experience to support the design and analysis of high voltage substation projects ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV. This role focuses on developing structural designs and engineering deliverables that ensure safe, durable, and constructible substation facilities in both greenfield and brownfield environments.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Delivery. is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the transmission and distribution market from high voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution and automation design and construction capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil & gas markets.  As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing power delivery business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities that we live. We have invested in industry-leading design technology and platforms while also expanding our construction equipment fleet with the most advanced, and safest equipment on the market. We are committed to building upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft with the best tooling and safety programs available.

We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, mining, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

Location

This position is based out of our office in San Diego or Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities

•    Perform structural design and analysis for substation steel structures, equipment supports, bus structures, control buildings, and foundations.
•    Develop structural calculations including load analysis, wind and seismic evaluations, foundation sizing, and steel member design in accordance with applicable codes.
•    Prepare structural drawings and specifications, including plans, sections, details, and material requirements for substation structures and foundations.
•    Review vendor and contractor submittals for structural components to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
•    Coordinate with civil, electrical, and physical design teams to ensure structural elements integrate seamlessly with overall substation layouts.
•    Support construction activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing field conditions, and providing engineering guidance during installation.
•    Perform site assessments for existing substations to evaluate structural integrity, loading capacity, and upgrade requirements.
•    Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards, such as ASCE, AISC, ACI, NESC, and utility-specific structural requirements.

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
•    5–7 years of structural engineering experience, preferably in electrical substation or utility infrastructure projects.
•    Proficiency with structural analysis software (e.g., STAAD, RISA, SAP2000) and CAD tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation).
•    Strong understanding of structural design codes, load combinations, and utility structural standards.
•    Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and produce clear, accurate structural documentation.
•    Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

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