Senior Structural Engineer
About the role
This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future. HDR Engineering is looking for a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer (for both our Transmission Line and Substation teams) to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.
Responsibilities
- Leverage broad technical knowledge and experience with the structural design components of high voltage electrical transmission lines, switchyards, and substation projects up to 500kV, including physical substation design, steel structure calculations and design, and foundation design.
- Work in close coordination with Project Managers (PM) and project teams in multiple office locations to lead, oversee, review, and/or execute the structural engineering and design components of transmission line and substation projects.
- Train, mentor, and guide junior engineers across the practice and help develop and implement best practices to advance our capabilities across this discipline.
- Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute structural engineering tasks for a variety of transmission line and substation structural members, utilizing folded plate tubular steel, lattice, and/or standard shapes.
- Engineer detailed design, calculations, and detailing for fabrication or development of loading and concept drawings for submittal to a steel manufacturer to design and fabricate.
- Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute foundation design tasks for transmission line and substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, grillage, driven piles, and potentially other types, using industry standard software.
- Support, lead, or review transmission line design tasks, including PLS-CADD modeling, structure spotting and design, and associated bills of materials.
- Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing.
- Assign project tasks and provide technical guidance to project team members.
- Collaborate with transmission line civil/structural engineers to cross-train and share resources.
- Work independently and may 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.
- Identify and develop specific technical expertise and attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline.
- 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.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
- Experience using industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
- Previous consulting firm experience.
- Familiarity with the latest AISC, ASCE, ANSI, and other industry standards.
- Experience using industry standard design software such as L-Pile and MFAD.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience as it relates to building design.
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
Skills
- Ability to design and detail in steel, concrete, masonry and wood.
- Understanding of gravity analysis and lateral analysis.
- Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
Benefits
As an employee-owner, you'll enjoy benefits like flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, and opportunities for growth and development. HDR is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Pay
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Full-time.
Benefits
Health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and more.
Company Information
HDR is a company of employee-owners dedicated to making great things possible through engineering. We believe in the power of collaboration and the importance of creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.