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, including steel structure and foundation analysis & design. The ideal candidate will collaborate with project teams and mentor junior engineers.
Responsibilities
- Execute structural engineering tasks for substation projects, including detailed design, calculations, and detailing for fabrication or development of loading and concept drawings.
- Design and prepare specifications for construction and materials.
- Assign project tasks to EITs and provide technical guidance to non-structural project team members.
- Perform quality checks and reviews for project deliverables.
- Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards.
- Mentor and train junior engineers.
- Work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently.
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, such as PLS-Tower, Mathcad Prime, AutoCAD, or MicroStation.
- Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
Preferred/ Desired Qualifications
- Technical design experience with 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 with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or equivalent.
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, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical 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
Substation Engineering