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Civil/Structural Substation Engineer

ENTRUST Solutions Group
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/17/2026
What You’ll Do

  • Responsible for Civil/Structural Engineering related tasks as assigned, with minimal guidance, in support of Electrical Substation design primarily focused on structural engineering and design.
  • Perform structural steel, structure anchorage, and concrete foundation designs. Generate structural steel and reinforced concrete details.
  • Develop structural analysis models and design of steel structures and equipment support foundations. Utilize in-house developed design tools to assist in analysis, post-processing and creating construction drawings.
  • Assist in the preparation of calculation reports and packages, steel and rebar fabrication shop drawing review, and construction submittal review.
  • Involved in executing structural steel and concrete analysis, design, and detailing, for transmission and distribution electrical substations with voltage classes up to and including 345kV.
  • Review and produce civil/structural design drawings including Structural and Foundation Plans and Details and Oil Containment Plan and Details.
  • Review civil design drawings including Site Plan, Grading and Drainage Plan and Details for coordination with structural and other substation physical elements.
  • Work as a self-directed autonomous level of responsibility while under the direction and supervision of a registered Senior Substation Civil/Structural Engineer.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent.
  • Professional Engineer licensure or FE/EIT certification with plans to obtain PE license within 1-1/2 years.
  • 3-6 years of civil/structural substation design engineering experience, preferably at an engineering consulting firm (can be evaluated at higher level based on experience)
  • Experience with Excel, Word, Mathcad, RISA3D or other FEA software, MFAD, L-Pile, and AutoCAD are preferred.
  • Familiarity with standard building codes including IBC, ACI, AISC, ASCE 7, and AWS (Experience with ASCE 113, NESC, or IEEE standards a plus).
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% when needed within the continental US.

Why Join Us?

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, we are a community of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to our clients and each other. As an ENR Top 100 company, we provide comprehensive engineering, consulting, and automation services to various industries, including gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies. We are a forward-thinking organization dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive success. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

We believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect, where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. If you are passionate about our industry and looking for a place to grow your career, we would love to hear from you!

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To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.

What We Offer

  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • This position pays between $90,000 and $110,000 annually and is an exempt position. Benefits offered include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually. Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours. May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST Solutions Group does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000

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