Civil/Structural Engineer - Renewables

  • POWER Engineers
  • Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Full Time

Civil/Structural Engineer - Renewables

Location Salt Lake City

Secondary Locations

Job Code 18651

# of openings 1

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Civil/Structural Engineer - Renewables

Power Engineers, Member of WSP is seeking an energetic, self-starting team member with a strong structural engineering background to perform engineering design activities for all aspects of renewable projects. This position will report to the Renewables Department Manager in our Salt Lake City, Utah office. A hybrid and/or in-office work environment is preferred; however, a remote role may be considered and is dependent on the individuals level of experience and proven ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

All aspects of civil and structural design including preparation of steel performance drawings, fabrication drawings, foundation design and construction inspection.

Development of steel and concrete construction specifications, cost estimates, engineering proposals, and project schedules.

Support of substation physical design with bus analysis calculations and coordinating with multiple disciplines on results.

Preparation of calculation packages to satisfy client and code requirements.

Occasional travel is required to build relationships with team members and clients.

Understand and implement client specific design standards.

Required Education/Experience

BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering) degree from an accredited college.

Familiarity with Finite Element modeling; Risa3D or STAAD Pro.

Familiarity with steel detailing.

Foundation analysis design software experience (LPile).

The candidate must have strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.

Desired Education/Experience

5 10 years of experience in electric utility substation design (15kV through 500kV) is a plus.

Ability to independently create foundation and structural calculation packages.

Understanding of ASCE 7 and ASCE MOP 113 loading requirements.

Ability to perform basic civil engineering tasks.

AutoCAD or MicroStation experience is a plus.

Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

Professional engineering licensure is a plus.

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSPs 73,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, youll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the worlds most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision

  • Paid Holidays

  • Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

  • Voluntary Life Insurance

  • 401K

  • Telehealth Benefit covers all providers

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

  • New Dads and Moms Benefit program

  • Fertility Benefits

  • Gender affirming care

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Job ID: 489466137
Originally Posted on: 8/15/2025

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