Substation Project Structural Engineer

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We are looking for a Structural Engineer with experience in high‑voltage substation projects (up to 500 kV) to join our Power Delivery team. The candidate will design structural and foundation components, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and uphold HDR’s quality and safety standards.

• Execute structural engineering tasks for substation members including rolled steel shapes, lattice steel framing, and folded‑plate tubular steel shapes. Perform detailed design, calculations, and detailing for fabrication or draft loading and concept drawings for submittal to a steel fabricator.
• Execute foundation design tasks (drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, etc.) using industry‑standard software.
• Prepare and/or review construction and material specifications.
• Assign project tasks to EITs and provide technical guidance to non‑structural team members.
• Coordinate and perform quality checks and reviews of project deliverables per HDR’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain design standards.
• Work independently and mentor/train one or more EITs and Designers.
• Execute multiple concurrent projects while collaborating with teams in different locations.
• Participate in project reviews as needed.
• Travel may be required.

• Technical design experience with the physical/outdoor design of high‑voltage switchyard and substation projects.
• Familiarity with NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASCE‑113 and other industry standards.
• Experience with industry standard design software: PLS‑Tower, Mathcad Prime, AutoCAD, Micro Station, STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L‑Pile, or equivalents.
• Minimum 5 years of technical design experience with substation foundation and steel structural design.
• Working knowledge of AISC‑360, ASCE‑7, ACI‑318 and related standards.
• Self‑starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineering license (PE or P.Eng) recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position.
• Previous experience as a structural engineer.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE, or similar.
• Prior experience with an architectural/engineering or consulting firm.
• Commitment to active participation in HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

The compensation range for this position is $90,682 - $145,990, depending on experience, education, and location. HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time positions, including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Primary location:
Charlotte, North Carolina.

Other potential locations include:
Round Rock TX;
Bethlehem PA;
Salem OR;
Baltimore MD;
Missoula MT;
Houston TX;
Irvine CA;
Madison WI;
Buffalo NY;
Tacoma WA;
Reno NV;
Fort Collins CO;
Folsom CA;
Portland OR;
Bozeman MT;
Durango CO;
Seattle WA;
Las Vegas NV;
Billings MT;
Dallas TX;
Helena MT;
Spokane WA;
Arlington VA;
Pasco WA;
Austin TX;
Claremont CA;
Boston MA;
Denver CO;
Bend OR;
St. Louis MO;
Tucson AZ;
Little Rock AR;
Mechanicsburg PA;
Olympia WA;
Vancouver WA;
Colorado Springs CO;
Milwaukee WI;
Honolulu HI;
Fulton MD;
Phoenix AZ;
Louisville KY;
Atlanta GA;
Greenville SC;
Rosemont IL;
Walnut Creek CA;
Memphis TN;
Kalispell MT;
Richmond VA;
Gig Harbor WA;
Providence RI;
Cleveland OH;
Tampa FL;
West Palm Beach FL;
Columbus OH;
Chattanooga TN;
Lexington KY;
Olathe KS;
Pooler GA;
Bellevue WA;
Kansas City MO;
Wilmington NC;
Nashville TN;
San Jose CA;
Newark NJ;
Pensacola FL;
Albuquerque NM;
White Plains NY;
St. Paul MN;
San Francisco CA;
Charleston SC;
Roanoke VA;
Columbia SC;
Vienna VA;
Orlando FL;
Anchorage AK;
Minneapolis MN;
Pittsburgh PA;
Syracuse NY;
San Diego CA;
Norfolk VA;
Philadelphia PA;
Glen Allen VA;
Riverside CA;
Lincoln NE;
Butte MT;
Miami FL;
Omaha NE;
Pennington NJ;
Sacramento CA;
Rocky Hill CT;
New York NY;
Ann Arbor MI;
Salt Lake City UT;
Winston‑Salem NC;
Alexandria VA;
Detroit MI;
Bismarck ND;
Portland ME;
Oakland CA;
Fargo ND;
Manchester NH;
Atlanta GA;
Tennessee and more facilities nationwide.

Full‑time, regular employee status.

Schedule:

Full time.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, arrest, or conviction records.