Mid Level Substation Design Engineer Jobs
Mid level substation design engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own projects end to end, drive design decisions with limited oversight, and mentor junior team members. Openings run across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, with employers like Sargent & Lundy, Kiewit, and Quanta Services competing for engineers at this level now.
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Description
The Staff Structural Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects, including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities. The Staff Structural Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
- Perform structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
- Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects, including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, governmental, and military facilities.
- Design structural components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
- Applies strong knowledge of commonly used structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the structural engineering services industry.
- Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers.
- Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify that corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
- Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, governmental, and military facilities.
- Performs field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of structural engineering experience required.
- Or Bachelor's Degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of structural engineering experience required.
- Master's Degree in Structural Engineering and 2 years of structural engineering experience required.
- Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment, and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Strong computer skills include structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA 3D), AutoCAD, ETABS, SAFE, and BIM (e.g., Revit and Tekla).
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Structural Engineering
Primary Location US-TX-Austin
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
Req ID: 262924
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D
Description
The Staff Structural Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects, including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities. The Staff Structural Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
- Perform structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
- Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects, including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, governmental, and military facilities.
- Design structural components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
- Applies strong knowledge of commonly used structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the structural engineering services industry.
- Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers.
- Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify that corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
- Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, governmental, and military facilities.
- Performs field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of structural engineering experience required.
- Or Bachelor's Degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of structural engineering experience required.
- Master's Degree in Structural Engineering and 2 years of structural engineering experience required.
- Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment, and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Strong computer skills include structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA 3D), AutoCAD, ETABS, SAFE, and BIM (e.g., Revit and Tekla).
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Structural Engineering
Primary Location US-TX-Austin
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
Req ID: 262924
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D
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- Sargent & Lundy27
- Kiewit25
- Quanta Services23
- HDR19
- Westwood Professional Services16
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- Consulting & Professional Services141
- Construction & Real Estate66
- Energy59
- Transportation & Logistics26
- Healthcare & Medical Services17
Mid Level Substation Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level substation design engineer job?
Position your experience around project ownership rather than task completion. Highlight designs you led from concept through construction, any coordination you handled across engineering, procurement, and field teams, and specific standards you applied such as IEEE or NESC. Employers at this level want to see that you can close out a project with limited oversight, so frame your resume and interviews around outcomes and decisions you drove.
Which companies hire mid level substation design engineers?
Companies hiring mid level substation design engineers right now include Sargent & Lundy, Kiewit, and Quanta Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad range of employers, including power utilities, engineering and construction firms, and independent power producers investing in grid modernization and renewable integration projects.
Are there remote mid level substation design engineer jobs?
Yes, though the role skews toward on-site and hybrid given fieldwork and coordination requirements. About 21% of mid level substation design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with remote work typically tied to design and documentation phases rather than commissioning or construction support activities.
How do I move up to a mid level substation design engineer role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on accumulating ownership, not just hours. Focus on deepening your command of protection and control design, bus and equipment layout, and applicable standards like ANSI, IEEE, and NESC. Take on progressively larger scopes, document measurable outcomes such as designs completed or issues resolved, and seek projects where you coordinate across disciplines rather than working in a single lane.
Which industries hire the most mid level substation design engineers?
Mid Level substation design engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they are actively expanding transmission and distribution infrastructure, integrating renewable energy sources, and replacing aging substation equipment, all of which require engineers who can own design packages independently.