Senior Structural Engineer (Substation and Transmission)

Job overview

The Senior Structural Engineer role is hybrid and based in Hendersonville, NC. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Pickett, an ESP Associates company, in engineering substation and transmission systems. The engineer designs and analyzes structures and foundations, evaluates existing assets, and coordinates with multidisciplinary and construction teams to deliver integrated utility projects that meet applicable codes and standards.

What you'll do

• Design and analyze substation and transmission structures
• evaluate and retrofit existing lattice towers
• prepare calculations, drawings, and technical specifications
• use structural and foundation analysis software
• design drilled shafts, spread footings, anchors, and direct-embedded pole foundations
• review vendor calculations and drawings
• coordinate with fabrication, construction, civil, electrical, and geotechnical teams
• provide field support and contribute to proposals and deliverables.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior structural engineer

substation design

transmission structures

hendersonville nc

esp associates

pickett

hybrid

structural analysis

foundation design

lattice towers

professional engineer license

civil engineering

utility projects

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays, volunteer time off, health, vision and dental insurance, disability and life insurance, pet insurance, education reimbursement, and referral bonuses.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering, a Professional Engineer license, and at least four years of relevant substation or transmission structural engineering experience.

About the employer

ESP Associates is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.