VoltaGrid
Civil Structural Engineer, Power Plant Construction
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Location: Houston, TX (Corporate Headquarters). FLSA Class: Exempt. Reporting to Team Lead – Data Center Design. This role will focus on engineering and execution of civil and structural systems critical to large-scale power generation projects. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, oversee design and construction, and ensure all works meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Perform the civil and structural engineering scope of power generation projects, including natural gas engine and turbine facilities.
Design foundations, piling, concrete structures, and structural steel systems.
Review and validate engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations for accuracy and compliance. Provide field engineering support/solutions during site preparation, erection, and commissioning activities.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (ACI, AISC, ASCE, local building regulations).
Collaborate closely with project managers, EPC contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, and constructability evaluations.
Serve as a subject matter expert for resolving complex civil/structural challenges during project execution.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
5 years of experience in civil/structural engineering for power plants, heavy industrial, or energy infrastructure projects.
Experience in concrete and steel design, geotechnical engineering, and structural analysis.
Proven track record managing and supporting large construction projects.
Proficiency with structural analysis and design software (e.g., RISA, STAAD & Foundation software, Autodesk Products).
Knowledge of EPC construction practices and project delivery models.
Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or equivalent highly preferred.
Experience with foundations for heavy rotating equipment (engines, turbines, generators).
Familiarity with environmental permitting and construction regulations for energy projects.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.
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Location: Houston, TX (Corporate Headquarters). FLSA Class: Exempt. Reporting to Team Lead – Data Center Design. This role will focus on engineering and execution of civil and structural systems critical to large-scale power generation projects. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, oversee design and construction, and ensure all works meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Perform the civil and structural engineering scope of power generation projects, including natural gas engine and turbine facilities.
Design foundations, piling, concrete structures, and structural steel systems.
Review and validate engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations for accuracy and compliance. Provide field engineering support/solutions during site preparation, erection, and commissioning activities.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (ACI, AISC, ASCE, local building regulations).
Collaborate closely with project managers, EPC contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, and constructability evaluations.
Serve as a subject matter expert for resolving complex civil/structural challenges during project execution.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
5 years of experience in civil/structural engineering for power plants, heavy industrial, or energy infrastructure projects.
Experience in concrete and steel design, geotechnical engineering, and structural analysis.
Proven track record managing and supporting large construction projects.
Proficiency with structural analysis and design software (e.g., RISA, STAAD & Foundation software, Autodesk Products).
Knowledge of EPC construction practices and project delivery models.
Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or equivalent highly preferred.
Experience with foundations for heavy rotating equipment (engines, turbines, generators).
Familiarity with environmental permitting and construction regulations for energy projects.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.
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