Substation Project Structural Engineer

About the role

HDR is seeking a Substation Project Structural Engineer to join our Power Delivery team. This role involves designing high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects up to 500kV, including steel structure and foundation analysis & design. The ideal candidate will work closely with Project Managers and project teams in various locations.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural engineering tasks for substation structural members such as rolled steel shapes, lattice steel framing, and folded plate tubular steel shapes.
• Design detailed calculations and drawings for substation projects, including foundation design tasks for drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and other types.
• Prepare and review specifications for construction and materials, assign project tasks to EITs, and provide technical guidance to non-structural project team members.
• Coordinate and perform quality checks and reviews for project deliverables, collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards, and mentor and train EITs and designers.
• Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards, and mentor and train EITs and designers.
• Participate in project reviews as needed, and some travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• Minimum 5 years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects, including foundation and steel structural design
• Experience using industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime, AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving, and collaboration skills

Qualifications

• 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 STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent

Skills

• Ability to execute multiple projects concurrently, collaborating with teams in different locations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving, and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including 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

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $90,682 - $145,990.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Substation Engineering