Substation Engineer Civil Structural

Westwood Professional Services - Middleton, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Middleton, WI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Substation Civil/Structural Engineer to join our team. The Substation Civil/Structural Engineer serves as an engineer on civil substation design projects for high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnection projects. This role involves applying NESC, ASCE, and other applicable codes and standards in the engineering design. The engineer will independently produce steel structure designs and concrete foundation designs associated with rigid and strain bus configurations, foundation layouts, oil containment designs, metal grate platform designs, and fire wall designs. In addition to design responsibilities, the engineer will assist the lead substation engineer with the creation of general arrangement and conduit and grounding plans. A critical part of the role includes reviewing site plans for correctness prior to submission to local and federal authorities for permit approval. This requires a solid understanding of standard practices for erosion and sediment control as well as stormwater management. The engineer will also collaborate with other internal and external project stakeholders to ensure that project milestones and expectations of contracted services are met. Westwood prides itself on having a highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of civil design for high voltage (4kV - 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects.
• Develop steel structure designs and fabrication drawings.
• Create concrete foundation designs and detail drawings.
• Design oil containment systems and detail drawings.
• Develop metal grate platform designs and detail drawings.
• Create fire wall designs and detail drawings.
• Conduct structural analysis and document design calculations.
• Prepare foundation layout plans and associated bill of materials.
• Assist with general arrangement development.
• Create cable trough and conduit plans and details.
• Develop grounding plans and details.
• Conduct site plan development and erosion and sediment control review.
• Review stormwater management plans.
• Prepare construction documentation including sequence and RFP.
• Provide technical support for bus fault stress analysis.
• Coordinate procurement and construction activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or in progress.
• Experience in civil design for high voltage substations.
• Proficiency in NESC, ASCE, and other relevant codes and standards.
• Strong understanding of erosion and sediment control practices.
• Knowledge of stormwater management principles.
• Ability to produce detailed design calculations and documentation.
• Experience with structural analysis and design software.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with project stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with renewable energy interconnection projects.
• Familiarity with CAD software for design purposes.
• Knowledge of construction documentation processes.
• Experience in project management or coordination.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.