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Remote - Sr Structural Engineer - High Voltage…
- Insight Global (South Plainfield, NJ)
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Job Description
Salary: 110-130K flexible for expertise in Solar/ Renewable Energy projects
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer with a focus on high-voltage substations and electrical infrastructure. This role involves managing and executing structural scopes for substation projects from concept through IFC, including designing foundations for control enclosures, transformers, breakers, dead-ends, and other major HV equipment. You will play a key role in growing our High Voltage practice.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Oversight:
Lead structural engineering efforts for utility substation projects, including control enclosures, transformer foundations, dead-end structures, capacitor banks, and static masts
Review project documents and develop structural Basis of Design (BOD), including loads, design codes, geotechnical inputs, and material assumptions
Design and size shallow and deep foundations (e.g., spread footings, drilled piers, embedded posts) based on geotechnical recommendations and equipment loads
Perform load calculations (dead, live, wind, seismic) and develop structural models using accepted FEA tools (e.g., RISA, RAM, STAAD)
Coordinate with geotechnical engineers to integrate foundation performance assumptions and loading capacities (e.g., LPILE, MFAD inputs)
Prepare structural drawings, elevations, details, and specifications using AutoCAD and/or Revit for each milestone (30%, 60%, 90%, IFC)
Client & Vendor Coordination:
Coordinate with electrical engineers, control enclosure vendors, transformer manufacturers, and structure suppliers to obtain and interpret structural performance requirements
Support client-facing meetings to present design approaches and resolve technical comments
Review vendor-supplied structural performance requirements and incorporate them into foundation and anchorage design
Respond to RFIs and submittals related to structural foundations, design assumptions, and special inspections
Other Areas of Focus:
Provide input on internal design standards, templates, and QA/QC processes for substation projects
Assist in developing resource plans, scopes, and estimates for future HV structural projects
Serve as a technical mentor to junior structural engineers working on electrical infrastructure
Collaborate with civil and geotechnical teams to ensure fully integrated substation site design
Stay current on relevant codes (IBC, ASCE 7, NESC, etc.), utility standards, and AHJ requirements
We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, 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 recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form (https://airtable.com/app21VjYyxLDIX0ez/shrOg4IQS1J6dRiMo) . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
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Skills and Requirements
Professional Engineer (PE) license/ Structural Engineer (SE) certification, or expertise in Solar/Renewable Structural projects
Bachelors degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
8+ years of structural engineering experience
3+ years specifically supporting high voltage substations or transmission infrastructure
Proficiency with structural design software (e.g., RISA, RAM, STAAD, or equivalent FEA tools)
Proficient in AutoCAD
Strong understanding of applicable codes and standards (IBC, ASCE 7, NESC, IEEE, utility-specific structural criteria)
Experience interpreting geotechnical reports and integrating foundation parameters (bearing capacity, LPILE, corrosion, etc.)
Excellent communication, coordination, and client-facing skills
Willingness to travel occasionally for field visits, site walkdowns, or client meetings (approx. 510%) Masters degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Experience with Revit
Experience in building out a High Voltage practice, procedures, and standards null
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 oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. 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].
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