K&A Engineering Consulting

Civil Structural Design Engineer

LocationCharlotte, NC
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$72,800-$83,200

About This Job

Header: K&A Engineering Consulting – is a privately held company, providing comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program/project management, construction management, and support services to power utility and industrial clients. Specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and EPC services, we excel in solving complex challenges with precision-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on employing top talent, fostering a culture of excellence, and building meaningful relationships with clients and employees.


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Job Overview:: Start your K&A Career:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Civil Structural Design Engineer to join our team at K&A Engineering in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.


Responsibilities & Duties:: Role Expectations:

Design of electrical substation facilities including site and equipment layouts, shallow and deep foundations, structural steel supports for equipment, transmission line termination structures, drainage and grading design, roadway design, cable

ducts and trenches, cable trays and supports, fence and access gates, lighting and lighting poles and foundations

Apply field mark-ups of project as-built drawings with minimal supervision
Undertake technical and feasibility studies and site investigations
Perform calculations and develop detailed designs, including foundations, steel structures, and mounting
Assist in tendering procedures and proposals
Visit sites and advise on civil engineering issues
Oversee the work of junior staff or mentoring designers/drafters
Communicate and liaise effectively with colleagues, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and clients
Think both creatively and logically to resolve design and development problems
Manage budgets and other project schedules
Manage changes related to the design and identify and notify relevant parties of changes in the project
Review, check, and approve subcontractors’ calculations and design drawings
Utilize a range of design computer packages for designing projects and undertaking complex and repetitive calculations
Create BOMs and issue for requisitions
Adopt all relevant requirements around issues such as building permits, environmental regulations, sanitary & drainage design, and safety on all work assignments
Ensure projects run smoothly and complete on time and within budget
Correct any project deficiencies that affect construction and safety requirements before final evaluation and project reviews
Communicate and coordinate project activities with project engineer, customer representatives, and others as needed
Travel out of town for short periods as required by projects and assignments
Review of internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice, and constructability
Resolving site queries, attending site meetings, and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects
Maintaining complete project documentation for substation design and construction, including all completion packages, as-built requirements and return data information
Making and maintaining appropriate commitments to project teams and coordinating design activities with multi-disciplined project team members
Efficient communication and ability to work with team members not located in the same office through MS Teams, email, or telephone calls
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs



Qualifications & Skills:: What we’re looking for:

Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering from an accredited university
PE is a plus (if licensed in another state must be able to obtain a license within one year of date of hire)
Approximately three years of related experience and/or proven knowledge in HV substation engineering and design
Strong knowledge of concrete and steel design engineering
Knowledge of design documents and drawings necessary to complete a project
Strong oral and written communication skills and be able to present complex, technical information in simple, non-technical terms
Knowledge of substation codes and standards such as ASCE 113, ASCE 74, ASCE 7, OSHA, IEEE, and ANSI
Knowledge of building and design codes IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI-318
Proficiency with Structural analysis software – STAAD.Pro, STAAD Foundations, Lpile, RISA, RISA Foundations, or similar software package
Proficiency with Structural steel design – frames, columns, beams, and base plates per AISC
Proficiency with concrete foundation design – slab on grade, shallow foundations, precast concrete foundations, retaining walls, fence foundations
Proficiency with MS Office, MathCAD, PDF authoring software – Bluebeam
Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D


Why Join K&A?

People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.

Innovation & Learning: We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.

Recognition & Growth: We’ve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, flexible PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Check out our career page for more information!


The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.


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