Lead Structural Engineer

Job Title: Sr/Lead Structural Engineer

Job Description

As a Substation Structural Engineer, you will support the structural and civil design of electric utility substation projects. You will be responsible for the analysis, design, and detailing of structural systems associated with new substations, expansions, upgrades, and equipment replacements.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering and design for high-voltage substation projects, including both greenfield and brownfield installations.

• Design and analyze substation steel structures, dead-end and line termination structures, bus support structures, equipment support structures, and transformer and equipment foundations.

• Develop structural calculations for various conditions including wind, ice, seismic, equipment, conductor tension, short-circuit, and other applicable loading conditions.

• Perform structural modeling and analysis using software such as STAAD.Pro, RISA-3D, SAP2000, Mathcad, or similar engineering tools.

• Design reinforced concrete and structural steel systems in compliance with applicable codes and client standards.

• Review geotechnical reports and incorporate appropriate soil parameters into foundation designs.

• Produce and review engineering calculations, design drawings, specifications, and construction documents.

• Coordinate structural requirements with various engineering disciplines including substation physical designers, electrical engineers, and geotechnical engineers.

• Review vendor drawings and equipment loading information for substation equipment like transformers and circuit breakers.

• Support drawing reviews, interdisciplinary design checks, and constructability reviews.

• Provide engineering support during construction, including responding to RFIs and resolving structural design issues.

• Assist with site visits and field investigations for existing substations as required.

• Ensure designs comply with applicable utility standards and engineering codes such as AISC, ACI, ASCE 7, IBC, and NESC.

Essential Skills

• Substation engineering

• Structural engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in structural modeling and analysis software such as STAAD.Pro, RISA-3D, SAP2000, Mathcad

• Familiarity with engineering codes and standards like AISC, ACI, ASCE 7, IBC, and NESC

Work Environment

This position is fully remote and requires an individual capable of leading a team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $155000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Thank you for considering the possibility of joining our team at TERAWATT Engineering, a recently established engineering company. We firmly uphold the belief that the prowess of our employees is integral to propelling our company's triumph. As we forge ahead in pursuit of success, we are dedicated to cultivating a constructive environment that presents our team members with challenging, invigorating, and financially gratifying avenues. As we embark on this remarkable journey, we invite you to explore the boundless potential, expertise, and ingenuity that define our new engineering endeavor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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