Substation Senior Structural Engineer

Substation Senior Structural Engineer

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At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion and continually ask: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. You will help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted, and delivered as global energy demands grow.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute structural engineering tasks for a variety of substation structural members such as rolled steel shapes, lattice steel framing, and folded plate tubular steel shapes.
• Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute foundation design tasks for substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and potentially other types, using industry standard software.
• Support physical substation layout designs, plans, elevations/sections, details, and associated bills of materials.
• Prepare and review specifications for construction & materials.
• Assign project tasks and provide technical guidance to project team members.
• Coordinate and/or perform quality checks and reviews for project deliverables per HDR QMS requirements.
• Collaborate with transmission line civil/structural engineers to cross‑train and share resources.
• Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards.
• Work independently and direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more Project Engineers, EIT’s, or CADD/Designers.
• Lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
• Work with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and attend training and seminars focused on further development.
• Assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
• Participate in project reviews as needed.
• May require some travel.

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
• SE license or ability to obtain (e.g., Hawaii, California).
• Technical design experience with high‑voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects up to 500 kV.
• Familiarity with NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASCE‑113 and other industry standards.
• Experience using PLS‑Tower, Mathcad Prime, and consulting firm experience.
• Minimum 10 years of technical design experience with high‑voltage projects, including foundation and steel structural design.
• Knowledge of AISC‑360, ASCE‑7, ACI‑318 and other standards.
• Experience using STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L‑Pile or equivalent.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.
• Self‑starter and team player.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized in the location (PE or P.Eng).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar analysis software.
• Experience in design calculations and layouts.
• Ability to design and detail steel, concrete, masonry, and wood.
• Understanding of gravity and lateral analysis.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering consulting firm.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Benefits – We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes, dental, vision, short & 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.

Targeted salary range: $132,107 - $204,500 (based on experience, education, and location).

Locations

• United States-North Carolina-Charlotte
• United States-Texas-Round Rock
• United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem
• United States-Oregon-Salem
• United States-Maryland-Baltimore
• United States-Montana-Missoula
• United States-Texas-Houston
• United States-California-Irvine
• United States-Wisconsin-Madison
• United States-New York-Buffalo
• United States-Washington-Tacoma
• United States-Nevada-Reno
• United States-Colorado-Fort Collins
• United States-California-Folsom
• United States-Oregon-Portland
• United States-Montana-Bozeman
• United States-Colorado-Durango
• United States-Washington-Seattle
• United States-Nevada-Las Vegas
• United States-Montana-Billings
• United States-Texas-Dallas
• United States-Montana-Helena
• United States-Washington-Spokane
• United States-Virginia-Arlington
• United States-Washington-Pasco
• United States-Texas-Austin
• United States-California-Claremont
• United States-Massachusetts-Boston
• United States-Colorado-Denver
• United States-Oregon-Bend
• United States-Missouri-St Louis
• United States-Arizona-Tucson
• United States-Arkansas-Little Rock
• United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg
• United States-Washington-Olympia
• United States-Washington-Vancouver
• United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs
• United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee
• United States-Hawaii-Honolulu
• United States-Maryland-Fulton
• United States-Arizona-Phoenix
• United States-Kentucky-Louisville
• United States-Georgia-Atlanta
• United States-South Carolina-Greenville
• United States-Illinois-Rosemont
• United States-California-Walnut Creek
• United States-Tennessee-Memphis
• United States-Montana-Kalispell
• United States-Virginia-Richmond
• United States-Washington-Gig Harbor
• United States-Rhode Island-Providence
• United States-Ohio-Cleveland
• United States-Florida-Tampa
• United States-Florida-West Palm Beach
• United States-Ohio-Columbus
• United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga
• United States-Kentucky-Lexington
• United States-Kansas-Olathe
• United States-Georgia-Pooler
• United States-Washington-Bellevue
• United States-Missouri-Kansas City
• United States-North Carolina-Wilmington
• United States-Tennessee-Nashville
• United States-California-San Jose
• United States-New Jersey-Newark
• United States-Florida-Pensacola
• United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque
• United States-New York-White Plains
• United States-Minnesota-St. Paul
• United States-California-San Francisco
• United States-South Carolina-Charleston
• United States-Virginia-Roanoke
• United States-South Carolina-Columbia
• United States-Virginia-Vienna
• United States--Orlando
• United States-Alaska-Anchorage
• United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis
• United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
• United States-New York-Syracuse
• United States-California-San Diego
• United States-Virginia-Norfolk
• United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
• United States-Virginia-Glen Allen
• United States-California-Riverside
• United States-Nebraska-Lincoln
• United States-Montana-Butte
• United States-Florida-Miami
• United States-Nebraska-Omaha
• United States-New Jersey-Pennington
• United States-California-Sacramento
• United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill
• United States-New York-New York
• United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor
• United States-Utah-Salt Lake City
• United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem
• United States-Virginia-Alexandria
• United States-Michigan-Detroit
• United States-North Dakota-Bismarck
• United States-Maine-Portland
• United States-California-Oakland
• United States-North Dakota-Fargo
• United States-New Hampshire-Manchester
• United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake
• United States-Florida-Jacksonville
• United States-Illinois-Chicago
• United States-California-Los Angeles
• United States-Idaho-Boise
• United States-North Carolina-Raleigh
• United States-Texas-San Antonio
• United States-West Virginia-Charleston
• United States-Connecticut-Hartford

Job Posting Date: Nov 24, 2025

HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.