
Sr Civil Structural Engineer
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The Civil / Structural Engineer supports large-scale EPC projects in the power and energy industry through hands-on engineering and design, while reviewing and overseeing engineering packages from internal and external teams. The role focuses on industrial, utility, infrastructure, and other large-scale projects. Substation experience is preferred but not required; the team can teach the substation-specific technical environment to a strong structural engineer.
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Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Civil / Structural Engineer to support large-scale EPC projects within the power and energy industry. This individual will be responsible for hands-on structural engineering and design while also reviewing and overseeing engineering packages produced by internal and external engineering teams. The ideal candidate has a strong structural engineering background supporting industrial, utility, infrastructure, or other large-scale projects. Substation experience is preferred but not required. The team can teach the substation-specific technical environment to a strong structural engineer.
Responsibilities
- Perform civil and structural engineering calculations and design for foundations, steel structures, buildings, grading, and related infrastructure.
- Develop conceptual designs for estimating/pricing and detailed designs for project execution.
- Prepare and review calculations, drawings, specifications, and seismic requirements.
- Review and approve engineering packages completed internally and by external engineering resources.
- Review manufacturer technical documentation and ensure designs meet project requirements and applicable standards.
- Ensure designs comply with customer specifications, constructability requirements, and applicable IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC, and ASTM standards.
- Develop and support engineering execution plans aligned with overall project schedules.
- Identify structural/design risks and clearly communicate concerns to project management and other stakeholders.
- Partner closely with project managers, project engineers, procurement, construction teams, and other engineering disciplines.
- Coordinate with global engineering resources while maintaining ownership of engineering work required to be completed in the U.S.
- Support customer meetings and travel to project sites as needed.
Skills and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in any U.S. state.
- 8+ years of Civil / Structural Engineering experience, or comparable senior-level experience.
- Strong hands-on structural engineering and design background.
- Experience supporting industrial, utility, infrastructure, power, or other large-scale structural projects.
- Strong knowledge of applicable structural codes and standards, including IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC, and ASTM.
- Experience reviewing and approving engineering calculations, drawings, and design packages.
- Ability to work hybrid in Raleigh, NC three days per week. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate.
- Ability to travel approximately 20%, depending on project needs.
- High-voltage GIS or AIS substation experience.
- EPC or power generation/transmission project experience.
- Experience with STAAD.Pro, L-Pile, and/or Revit.
- Experience with SAP2000, RISA, SAG-10, PLS-CAD/Lite, or similar structural engineering tools.
- Experience designing foundations, structural steel, overhead conductor structures, or rigid bus supports.
- Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Experience supporting synchronous condenser, static VAR compensator (SVC), data center, or other grid infrastructure projects.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].
How this job compares
Set against the 4,994 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- North Carolina median$91–155K/yr63 salary ranges
- US median$30–42/hr171 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 146 open Civil Engineer jobs in North Carolina and 4,994 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (4,174 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,746 of the 4,994 open Civil Engineer jobs (75%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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