Graduate Engineer, Structural - Substation Job Details | Confidential Client Family of Companies
The Graduate Engineer, Structural - Substation role at Confidential Client involves contributing to the design and engineering of substation infrastructure projects. This entry-level position supports engineering deliverables, applies industry standards and codes, and collaborates with project teams to address critical infrastructure challenges while fostering professional growth in a hybrid work environment.
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What You’ll Do
As a Graduate Structural Engineer (Substation) with Confidential Client, you will join a team delivering substation structural engineering work across power delivery projects. This entry-level role provides hands-on exposure to design, drafting, and engineering workflows while building technical knowledge and professional skills.
- Contribute to preparation of engineering deliverables including drawings, reports, specifications, and limited-scope studies
- Support standard engineering calculations and routine analysis using established methods
- Collect, organize, and manage project data and documentation
- Research equipment and material options and provide recommendations
- Apply departmental design guides, engineering codes, and company policies to assigned tasks
- Assist project teams with coordination, information sharing, and schedule/budget adherence
- Support continuous improvement and quality program activities
- Share current knowledge of relevant technology and processes with the team
What We’re Looking For
Preferred non-technical skills
- Learning agility and problem solving
- Clear written and verbal communications
- Ability to work through ambiguity and drive results
- Strong listening and teamwork skills
Preferred technical skills
- Basic knowledge of structural engineering and engineering design principles
- Familiarity with applicable design guides, codes, and construction/constructability concepts
- Awareness of industry technology trends and quality program fundamentals
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (accredited program)
- Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding which may include background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle records search as required by applicable law
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated salary: $99,103 per year (estimated)
- Full-time position; relocation eligible
- Visa sponsorship: Not available
- Benefits summary: medical, dental, vision; disability; robust wellness programs; paid time off and holidays; company-matched retirement plan; tuition reimbursement; employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation; potential performance-based bonus; additional voluntary benefits
Location & Work Type
- Primary location for this posting: College Station, TX
- Chosen candidate(s) may be located in or relocate to College Station, TX (role supports nearby Texas locations)
- Full-time. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after an initial period (for example, after 90 days) based on manager discretion and job needs
Additional Details
- This position is an entry-level, college-hire opportunity focused on substation structural work
- Applicants should be prepared to work under standard occupational and safety expectations for engineering environments
- Confidential Client is committed to inclusive hiring and reasonable accommodations; applicants needing a disability-related accommodation during the hiring process should contact Careertakes for assistance
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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