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, including steel structures and foundations.
Responsibilities
- Execute structural engineering tasks for substation projects, including detailed design, calculations, and fabrication details.
- Design and review foundation elements such as drilled piers, spread footings, and driven piles.
- Prepare and review specifications for construction and materials.
- Assign tasks to EITs and provide technical guidance to non-structural team members.
- Conduct quality checks and reviews for project deliverables.
- Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards.
- Mentor and train EITs and designers.
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, working with teams in different locations.
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 switchyards and substations.
- Experience with industry-standard software like PLS-Tower, Mathcad Prime, AutoCAD, RISA, STAAD, etc.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred/ Desired Qualifications
- Technical design experience with outdoor design of high voltage electrical switchyards and substations.
- Familiarity with NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASCE-113, and other industry standards.
- Experience with AISC-360, ASCE-7, ACI-318, and other industry standards.
- Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
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.
Industry
Power
Business Class
Substation Engineering