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Civil Subject Matter Expert (Foundations & Substations)

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USD $70.00 - 90.00 per hour

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Location: California San Francisco Bay area and Gilroy
Duration: 24-Month Contract
Employment Type: Contract / Consulting

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Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Civil Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep expertise in foundation design and substation infrastructure to support large-scale energy and power delivery projects across California.

This individual will serve as a technical authority and advisor , providing guidance across engineering design, construction execution, and project delivery. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in substation civil design, geotechnical coordination, and foundation systems supporting high-voltage infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Serve as the civil engineering SME for substation and energy infrastructure projects
Provide expert guidance on foundation design, including drilled piers, shallow foundations, mat foundations, and equipment supports
Review and validate civil and structural designs for substations, switchyards, and related facilities
Support engineering teams with constructability reviews and value engineering recommendations

Substation & Site Development

Lead civil scope for greenfield and brownfield substation projects
Oversee grading, drainage, access roads, retaining structures, and site layout
Ensure integration of civil designs with electrical and structural requirements

Geotechnical & Foundation Coordination

Interface with geotechnical engineers to interpret soil reports, seismic considerations, and ground improvement strategies
Provide recommendations for foundation types based on site conditions and equipment loads
Evaluate settlement, slope stability, and site-specific risks

Construction & Field Support

Provide support during construction including RFI responses, field issue resolution, and design clarifications
Participate in site visits and inspections as needed
Ensure alignment between design intent and field execution

Compliance & Standards

Ensure designs comply with California codes, seismic requirements, and utility standards
Maintain adherence to industry standards (IEEE, ASCE, ACI, Caltrans where applicable)
Support permitting and regulatory coordination

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred)
Professional Engineer (PE) license required (California strongly preferred)
10-15+ years of experience in civil engineering for power/energy infrastructure
Proven experience with substation design and construction
Extensive experience with foundation systems for heavy equipment and structural loads
Strong understanding of California seismic design requirements
Experience working on utility-scale or EPC projects

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting major utilities (e.g., PG&E, SCE, SDG&E)
Background in high-voltage transmission or distribution projects
Familiarity with EPC execution models and multidisciplinary coordination
Experience in construction oversight or owner's engineering roles

Key Skills & Competencies

Deep technical expertise in foundation and geotechnical integration
Strong communication skills with ability to influence engineering and construction teams
Ability to work independently in a consultative SME role
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment

Contract Details

Duration: 24 months
Location: California (San Francisco Bay area and Gilroy)
Schedule: Full-time contract (40+ hours/week expected)
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate (based on experience)
Per Diem / Travel: May be provided based on project location

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Position Id: 24125077
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