Substation Civil/Structural Engineer

About the role

SEL makes devices embedded in the power grid that prevent blackouts, shorten outages and add cybersecurity, automation and communication. As Substation Civil/Structural Engineer in Engineering Services, you will provide solutions and services that help customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide. The position is based in Irvine, California.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and develop civil engineering designs and reports for substation greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Assist with proposal development and act as Technical Lead.
• Perform QA reviews and mentor less experienced engineers and designers.
• Estimate labor, material and construction costs.
• Conduct field inspections, investigations and provide construction support.
• Create construction bid documents and review contracts, specifications and bids.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5+ years of civil engineering design experience in the electric utility industry.
• P.E. license.
• Detail-oriented, analytical and problem-solving, able to supervise and train new team members.

Required skills

• Substation civil design: site grading, drainage, site development, topography, surveying, geotechnical boring identification, permitting, right-of-way, easements.
• Steel structure analysis and design, foundations and oil containment design, SPCC, PPC and SWMP plans, access roads.
• Design codes: ASCE 7, AISC, ACI 318, EPRI, ASTM, NESC, IBC, RUS 1724E-200, IEEE.
• Structural analysis software such as RISA Foundation, Mathcad, LPile, Hilti PROFIS and RISA 3D.
• Proficiency in GIS; preferred: AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, STAAD Pro, SAG10, Primavera P6.

What we offer

• Pay range of $92,000-$142,000 per year for Project Engineer II, depending on location and experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus retirement options (employer-funded ESOP and 401(k)).
• 10 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation accrual, 9 paid sick days and paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
• Tuition assistance, STEM courses, apprenticeships and engineering development programs.