Engineer III / Structural

Saber Power Services•Houston, TX

About The Position

Saber Power Services, a portfolio company of Greenbelt Capital Partners, is a fully integrated electrical power system services firm providing end-to-end solutions across utility, renewables and battery storage, industrial, petrochemical, and other markets. Based in Houston, Texas, Saber Power offers deep subject matter expertise and uses an engineering-led approach to designing, installing, testing, and maintaining medium and high-voltage electrical infrastructure. The Structural Engineer III serves as a technical lead on complex design packages for high-voltage substations and related infrastructure. This role requires advanced structural engineering expertise, project coordination skills, and the ability to guide junior engineers. The Engineer III independently leads structural aspects of medium- to large-scale projects, performs complex finite-element analyses, ensures design quality, and regularly interfaces with clients, project managers, and construction personnel. Successful candidate may be place in Structural Engineer II, III, or IV title depending on level of knowledge and experience

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or other relevant degree program, from an ABET accredited program is required.
Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain PE within one year of hire.
Eight (8) years of structural design experience is required; experience with substation or utility projects is preferred
Advanced knowledge of structural analysis and steel/concrete design principles
Strong understanding of ASCE 7, AISC, ACI 318, NESC, and IEEE standards.
Understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD and MicroStation,.
Proficiency with advanced structural analysis software (STAAD, RISA, SAP2000, ETABS, L-Pile, etc.).
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Strong communication skills with ability to lead meetings and collaborate across teams.
Proven ability to mentor staff and support department technical development.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Structural Engineer (SE) license is preferred.
experience with substation or utility projects is preferred

Responsibilities

Lead structural design of substation projects including steel framing, foundations, equipment supports, and control buildings.
Perform and check complex structural analyses and calculations.
Develop and review detailed design deliverables including drawings, specifications, and design reports.
Coordinate with project management, procurement, and construction teams to ensure constructability and quality.
Conduct design reviews and resolve technical issues across disciplines.
Support proposal development, scope definition, schedule planning, cost estimation, budget management for projects.
Mentor, oversee, and provide technician training to junior engineers and designers.
Participate in site visits, construction support, and forensic evaluations.
Support implementation of design standards, process improvements, and best practices.
Perform other job-related duties as requested by management.