Substation Project Structural Engineer
Listed on 2025-12-05
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Electrical Engineering
Substation Project Structural Engineer (HDR)
HDR is a leading engineering firm dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where every employee is valued and respected. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to reliable, resilient, and sustainable power systems as part of HDR’s Power sector.
Responsibilities- Execute structural engineering tasks for substation structural members such as rolled steel shapes, lattice steel framing, and folded plate tubular steel shapes. Duties include detailed design, calculations, and detailing for fabrication or development of loading and concept drawings for submittal to a steel fabricator.
- Execute foundation design tasks for substation structures including drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and other types using industry standard software.
- Prepare and/or review specifications for construction and materials.
- Assign project tasks to EITs and provide technical guidance to non-structural project team members.
- Coordinate and/or perform quality checks and reviews for project deliverables per the HDR Quality Management System requirements.
- Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards.
- Work independently and mentor and train one or more EITs and designers.
- Execute multiple projects concurrently, collaborating with teams in different locations.
- Participate in project reviews as needed.
- Some travel may be required.
- Technical design experience with physical/outdoor design of high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity.
- Familiarity with the latest NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASCE‑113 and other industry standards.
- Experience using industry standard design software, including PLS‑Tower, Mathcad Prime, AutoCAD, or Micro Station.
- Minimum 5 years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects, including foundation and steel structural design.
- Working knowledge of the latest AISC‑360, ASCE‑7, ACI‑318, and other industry standards.
- Experience using design software such as STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L‑Pile, or equivalent.
- 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 recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position.
- Previous structural engineer experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, STAAD, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar.
- Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.
HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions.
Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $90,682 - $145,990.
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