Civil Engineer 1-2 (Substation Engineering)

About Us

Welcome to United Utility, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry, headquartered in the vibrant city of New Orleans, LA. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. At United Utility, we are committed to powering progress and fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment.

About The Role

The Substation Civil Engineer is responsible for planning, design, and analysis of substation infrastructure, including foundations, site grading, drainage, and structural components. This position requires strong technical skills in civil and structural engineering, along with the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality design solutions. The engineer will collaborate with project teams, clients, and regulatory bodies to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. Areas of focus include substations/switchyards for Wind, Solar, Battery Energy Storage, and stand-alone electrical projects from conception through construction and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Key Qualifications

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at

Email: HRSC@unitedutility.com

Equal Opportunity Employer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English – Spanish – Arabic - Chinese

If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English