We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Structural Substation Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and delivery of structural systems supporting high-voltage substations up to 400 kV. This role focuses on the civil/structural aspects of substation infrastructure, including steel structures, equipment support frames, control buildings, cable trenches, and foundations.The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in substation structural engineering and is proficient in AutoCAD and Structural software’s as StaadPro, Advanced Steel for detailed design and drawing development. The position requires the ability to manage technical design packages, provide mentorship, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver safe, efficient, and constructible substation designs for both greenfield and brownfield projects.Key Responsibilities1. Structural Design &amp; Analysis<ul><li>Lead the design of substation steel structures, gantries, bus supports, equipment foundations, control buildings, and ancillary facilities.</li><li>Perform and review structural analysis and design calculations using STAAD.Pro or equivalent structural-analysis software.</li><li>Perform structural analysis and design calculations for concrete and steel per IEC, Eurocodes, ACI, AISC, and other applicable standards.</li><li>Prepare and review construction drawings, general arrangements, and detailed structural layouts using AutoCAD /  MicroStation.</li><li>Develop foundation design packages for transformers, circuit breakers, GIS/HIS equipment, and cable support systems.</li><li>Integrate substation civil/structural design with electrical layouts, geotechnical constraints, and site development requirements.</li><li> Prepare load combinations and structural-calculation reports in accordance with applicable project codes, utility standards, and design-basis requirements.</li></ul>2. Leadership &amp; Project Management<ul><li>Provide technical leadership and mentoring to structural engineers and CAD designers.</li><li>Manage project deliverables, schedules, and budgets for structural engineering scopes.</li><li>Support business development activities, including proposals, cost estimation, and scope definition.</li><li>Represent the structural engineering function in client meetings, design reviews, and regulatory coordination.</li></ul>3. Construction &amp; Field Support<ul><li>Provide engineering support during construction, installation, and commissioning of substation structures.</li><li>Review and respond to RFIs, site queries, and field change requests.</li><li>Conduct constructability reviews and ensure designs are practical, safe, and cost-effective.</li></ul>4. Documentation &amp; QA/QC<ul><li>Prepare and review structural calculation reports, bills of quantities, and construction documentation.</li><li>Ensure designs comply with company QA/QC procedures and client standards.</li><li>Participate in reviews, interdisciplinary coordination, and internal audits to maintain technical excellence.</li></ul>5. Innovation &amp; Standards Development<ul><li>Contribute to the development of standard design libraries, templates, and workflows for substation structural engineering.</li><li>Assess and integrate new materials and technologies to improve safety, resiliency, and sustainability.</li><li>Stay up to date with industry standards, codes, and best practices relevant to substation structural design.</li></ul>

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