Mid Level Substation Electrical Engineer Jobs
Mid level substation electrical engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own protection and control designs end to end, coordinate with utilities and contractors directly, and resolve field issues with minimal oversight. Openings run heavily on-site and hybrid across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, with employers like Sargent & Lundy, Kiewit, and Quanta Services hiring 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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Who's Hiring
- Sargent & Lundy27
- Kiewit25
- Quanta Services23
- HDR19
- Westwood Professional Services16
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services141
- Construction & Real Estate66
- Energy59
- Transportation & Logistics26
- Healthcare & Medical Services17
Mid Level Substation Electrical Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level substation electrical engineer job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight projects where you led the protection and control design, managed vendor submittals, or coordinated with a utility from interconnection through commissioning. Emphasize your familiarity with relevant standards such as NERC, IEEE, or NESC, and make sure your resume reflects specific deliverables, not just responsibilities. Concrete outcomes matter more than years at this stage.
Which companies hire mid level substation electrical engineers?
Companies hiring mid level substation electrical engineers right now include Sargent & Lundy, Kiewit, and Quanta Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Engineering consulting firms, electric utilities, and power delivery contractors tend to hire the most consistently at this level, particularly those with active transmission, distribution, or renewable interconnection programs.
Are there remote mid level substation electrical engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles involve a significant field or office component given the hands-on nature of substation work. About 21% of mid level substation electrical engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically focus on design, modeling, or protection engineering rather than commissioning or site coordination duties.
How do I move up to a mid level substation electrical engineer role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on progressively owning more of a project cycle. That means moving from drafting designs under supervision to producing complete protection and control packages, writing commissioning procedures, and interfacing with utilities independently. Engineers who pursue Professional Engineer licensure, deepen their relay programming skills, and document measurable project contributions tend to make that transition faster.
Which industries hire the most mid level substation electrical engineers?
Mid Level substation electrical engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive demand because grid modernization, renewable energy interconnection, and aging infrastructure replacement all require engineers who can take projects from design through energization with limited supervision.