Senior/Principal Structural Engineer (Energy)

Quick Facts

• Role: Civil/Structural Engineer (Senior/Principal) for Energy projects

• Focus areas: Power plants, HV substations, HVDC converter stations, HV cable projects

Description

Provide civil and structural engineering design for energy and high-voltage transmission projects, spanning from FEED through detailed design. Responsibilities include scheme costings, proposal writing, preparation of planning and tender drawings, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams. You will also perform condition and structural assessments of existing structures to determine suitability for reuse.

Responsibilities

• Project management

• Proposal writing and scheme costings

• Front End Engineering Design (FEED)

• Preparation of drawings for planning applications and tender packages

• Detailed civil/structural design

• Design coordination across multidisciplinary teams

• Preparation of specifications

• Condition and structural assessment of existing structures for reuse suitability

Requirements

• Advanced structural engineering knowledge, including load-bearing capacity, material properties, and design codes (e.g., Eurocodes, ASCE)

• Proficiency in structural analysis software such as SAP2000 or ETABS (or similar)

• BIM knowledge and experience applying BIM

• Ability to lead structural engineering projects independently (timelines, budgets, quality)

• Ability to write proposals and estimate project costs accurately

• Experience leading FEED for structural components

• Strong multidisciplinary coordination skills and conflict resolution

• Proficiency in producing detailed drawings for planning and tenders with standards compliance

• Ability to assess existing structures for suitability and safety for reuse

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Leadership mindset to guide junior engineers and collaborate with stakeholders

• Relevant structural engineering experience; energy project experience is advantageous

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

• PE license advantageous (not mandatory)

Benefits

• Opportunities for advancement within the team

• Work across a diverse portfolio of energy and high-voltage infrastructure projects