Paxon Energy & Infrastructure Services - Thousand Oaks, CA
posted 6 months ago
Paxon Energy is seeking a skilled and experienced Substation Structural Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in the design, analysis, and optimization of substation structures, ensuring the safety, stability, and reliability of electrical substation infrastructure. As a Substation Structural Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical and civil engineers, to implement high-voltage electrical projects and deliver sustainable energy solutions. Your expertise will be crucial in the successful execution of transformative projects that shape the future of energy. In this position, you will perform structural analysis, calculations, and simulations to ensure the integrity of substation structures, such as foundations and steel supports. Utilizing engineering software, you will assess load distribution, wind loads, seismic loads, and temperature variations, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards. You will also provide input during the conceptual and detailed design phases, optimizing structural configurations and material selection. Quality assurance is a key aspect of this role, as you will ensure that all designs meet industry standards and perform thorough quality checks on design documentation. Additionally, you will prepare comprehensive technical reports and design specifications, highlighting key calculations and recommendations. Innovation is encouraged, and you will identify opportunities to enhance project efficiency and sustainability. Collaboration with construction teams is essential during the execution phase, where you will address design-related questions and conduct site visits to ensure alignment with approved plans. Staying updated with industry advancements and changes in codes and regulations is also part of your ongoing professional development.