Senior Structural Engineer Substation (Houston) in Houston

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSenior Structural Engineer – SubstationLocation: Houston, TX
Permanent Role • Excellent Benefits • Competitive Compensation • Room for GrowthWe are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer – Substation to lead structural design, analysis, and execution for substation and infrastructure projects. This role offers strong technical leadership opportunities, career advancement, and an excellent benefits package.About the RoleThis senior-level position is responsible for leading structural design activities from concept through completion across a diverse portfolio of substation and utility-related projects. The engineer will oversee structural modeling, design reviews, project documentation, technical leadership, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for substation projects from conceptual engineering through final design.
• Prepare and evaluate specifications, design criteria, RFQs, and technical bid summaries.
• Manage project schedules, structural design budgets, and staffing coordination.
• Conduct structural analysis using engineering codes and industry software tools.
• Oversee QA/QC processes, including drawing reviews, model checks, and design verification.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical direction to project teams.
• Review vendor drawings and coordinate with suppliers, designers, and other technical disciplines.
• Support proposal development, cost estimates, and project pursuit activities.
• Perform field inspections, site walks, and resolve design issues during construction.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and structural documentation.
• Support collaboration with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related discipline from an ABETaccredited program.
• Minimum 7 years of structural engineering experience (substation or utility experience ).
• Strong knowledge of structural design codes (e.g., IBC, AISC, ACI).
• Experience with EPC or large-scale infrastructure projects .
• Professional Engineer (PE) license .
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problemsolving, and technical leadership abilities.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and modeling tools.

Additional Details

• Location: Houston, TX
• Travel: Occasional (as needed for field work)
• Employment Type: Fulltime, permanent
• Compensation: Competitive, based on experience
  • Benefits: Excellent benefits package with strong opportunities for growth and advancement