Substation Lead Structural Engineer

ACS Professional Staffing is hiring a Remote Substation Lead Structural Engineer to support structural design efforts for utility substation projects. This full-time role focuses on structural design, analysis, and evaluations, with opportunities to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and coordinate client-facing technical support. The position is open to qualified candidates across the United States and is based in Mapleton, ND (remote).

Pay range: $130,000 - $164,500 DOE. Work sponsorship is not available, and third-party candidates will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard structural engineering principles, techniques, and design criteria to complete engineering assignments.
• Develop engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and observation reports aligned with quality and industry standards.
• Perform detailed structural design and evaluations for utility substation projects, including steel structures and foundation systems.
• Review and verify design calculations, drawings, and engineering work completed by others.
• Investigate and resolve design challenges using analysis, field observations, and innovative engineering solutions.
• Coordinate design activities and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Recommend design improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and constructability.
• Prepare technical reports, project documentation, and client correspondence.
• Interact with clients to understand project requirements and provide engineering support.
• Support project pursuits through business development, marketing, and technical proposal activities as needed.
• Work closely with engineering technicians and other engineers to support successful project delivery.
• Leverage emerging technologies and AI tools to improve workflows, problem-solving, and engineering efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Professional Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of structural engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with electrical utility substation layout and design preferred.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel design, drilled pier design, spread footing design, and detailing.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software such as MathCAD, STAAD, foundation design programs, or equivalent modeling tools.
• Knowledge of AISC and ACI design standards required; familiarity with ASCE and NESC standards preferred.
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation preferred.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in office and field environments.
• Authorization to work permanently in the United States required.

Technologies

• MathCAD
• STAAD
• AutoCAD
• MicroStation
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Benefits

• Paid holidays: 8
• PTO starting at 15 days
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401k and retirement benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible schedule and tuition reimbursement, plus other benefits

ACS Professional Staffing is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants who request support to participate in the hiring process. Contact: [email protected] or [email protected].