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 and coordinating structural aspects of high voltage electrical switchyards and substations up to 500kV. The ideal candidate will have experience with steel structures, foundations, and industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Execute structural engineering tasks for substation members like rolled steel shapes, lattice steel framing, and folded plate tubular steel shapes.
- Design and fabricate substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, and driven piles.
- 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 on project deliverables.
- Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards.
- Mentor and train EITs and designers.
- Work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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.
- Experience with industry standard software such as PLS-Tower, Mathcad Prime, AutoCAD, RISA, STAAD, and STAAD Pro.
- Self-starter with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred/ Desired Qualifications
- Technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity.
- Familiarity with NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASCE-113, and other industry standards.
- Experience with AISC-360, ASCE-7, ACI-318, and other industry standards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, and tuition reimbursement.
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and location. The targeted salary range is $90,682 - $145,990.
Schedule
This is a Full-time position.
Employee Status
This is a Regular position.
Business Class
This role falls under Substation Engineering.
Job Posting Date
November 24, 2025.
Company Information
HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.