Civil/Structural Engineer

Mesa Associates•Chicago, IL

10d

About The Position

Mesa is seeking a motivated Civil/Structural Engineer (5–10 years’ experience) to join our civil/structural team supporting substation and utility projects. In this role, you will perform structural analysis and design of substation steel and concrete elements (transformer and equipment foundations, control building foundations, oil containment, cable trenches, support structures, steel framing, and switch rack design), prepare calculations and sealed design deliverables, develop construction drawings and specifications, and review shop drawings. You will apply relevant codes and standards (ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, NESC/IEEE as applicable), use industry software (e.g., STAAD.Pro, RISA/SAP2000, AutoCAD/MicroStation/Revit), and coordinate closely with internal project managers, electrical engineers, contractors, and utility clients to support timely, constructible designs. The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering (M.S. a plus), has 5–10 years of relevant experience (utility/substation experience strongly preferred but not required), and has PE licensure. Strong technical writing, organization, and communication skills are required, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work both independently and in multidisciplinary teams. The position includes occasional site visits and construction support, and offers opportunities for professional development, mentorship from senior engineers, and exposure to large utility clients and complex substation projects.

Requirements

5-10 years of experience in Structural Engineering or related structural design field
Knowledge of Structural design requirements and standards (ASCE 7, ASCE 113, IBC, etc.)
BSCE degree from an accredited college or university
PE license is highly preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Team Player: Works well as a member of a team
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Occasional travel
Ability to interpret written/documented specifications and apply them to engineering design

Nice To Haves

M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering
utility/substation experience

Responsibilities

Perform structural analysis and design of substation steel and concrete elements (transformer and equipment foundations, control building foundations, oil containment, cable trenches, support structures, steel framing, and switch rack design)
Prepare calculations and sealed design deliverables
Develop construction drawings and specifications
Review shop drawings
Apply relevant codes and standards (ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, NESC/IEEE as applicable)
Use industry software (e.g., STAAD.Pro, RISA/SAP2000, AutoCAD/MicroStation/Revit)
Coordinate closely with internal project managers, electrical engineers, contractors, and utility clients to support timely, constructible designs
Occasional site visits and construction support