Senior Engineer

Core responsibilities:

• Design and analyze foundations for transformers, circuit breakers, and other substation equipment, and perform structural design and detailing of steel structures such as bus supports, gantries, equipment stands, and control buildings.
• Utilize PLS-CADD to model transmission line profiles, analyze line clearances, and design tower spotting, and design and analyze power pylons, including poles and lattice towers, for mechanical and structural integrity.
• Conduct site visits to gather data, assess conditions, and support construction as needed, and perform load calculations, stress analysis, and structural optimization for substation and transmission line components.
• Collaborate with project managers, drafters, and other engineers to deliver projects on time and within budget, and conduct quality checks on designs and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

This role contributes to designing the grid of the future, focusing on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid through advanced energy intelligence, making an impact on the communities served and the environment.

Required skills, experience, qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred) and Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one within 12 months.
• 8+ years of experience in civil/structural engineering, with a focus on substation and/or transmission line design.
• Proficiency in using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER for transmission line design, and experience in structural analysis software (e.g., STAAD.Pro, RISA, SAP2000).
• Strong understanding of industry standards such as ASCE, ACI, AISC, NESC, and IEEE, and knowledge of soil mechanics, foundation design, and geotechnical principles.

Compensation, perks, culture highlights:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program.
• Work with industry leaders.
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1).

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe for more than half a century, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges, with a focus on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid as leaders in the renewables space.