Senior Civil Structural Engineer

Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID:

R0115816

Date Posted:

2026-01-08

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of civil and structural engineering? Join Hitachi Energy as a Senior Civil Structural Engineer and be at the forefront of innovative engineering solutions. In this hybrid role based in Montreal, Canada, you’ll coordinate and execute engineering projects ranging from Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) to Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) and Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) projects. Your expertise will drive project safety, cost efficiency, quality, and reliability.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

This is your chance to contribute to groundbreaking projects and work with a team that values creativity, innovation, and excellence. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions within budget and contract.

• Ensure adherence to safety standards and mitigate potential risks.

• Create civil and structural engineering work plans and cost estimates.

• Develop design criteria and design document deliverables for projects.

• Perform engineering in structural design, building design, foundation design, and material specifications for high-voltage substation and FACTS applications.

• Resolve design issues and ensure compliance with national and local codes.

• Review design packages and support construction and field engineering.

• Assume responsibility as the professionally licensed Engineer of Record on project assignments.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

• Licensed professional engineer (Ing.) member of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in civil and/or structural engineering.

• Proficiency in design software such as RISA 3D, RISA Foundation, L-Pile, ENERCALC, Hilti PROFIS, AutoCAD, Revit, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.

• Strong knowledge of applicable standards and codes (CSA S16, CSA A23.3, NBCC).

• Must have work authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.

More About Us

• Comprehensive group insurance (medical, dental, life and disability) and access to a telemedicine service.

• Pension plan with attractive employer contribution.

• Bonus program.

• 24/7 employee and family assistance program.

• Fitness and wellness program.

• Hybrid Work from home policy.

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