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.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural engineering tasks for substation structural members such as 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 and reviews for project deliverables.
• Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards.
• Mentor and train EITs and designers.
• 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, including 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 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 upon 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.

Industry

Power

Business Class

Substation Engineering