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Substation Senior Structural Engineer

HDR · Newark, NJ · 2 wk ago
On-siteConsulting$132k–$205k/yrFull-time

About the role

HDR is seeking a Substation Senior Structural Engineer to join our Power Delivery team. This role involves leading, overseeing, reviewing, and executing structural engineering tasks for high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects up to 500kV. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in structural design, familiarity with industry standards, and a proven track record of working in diverse teams.

Responsibilities

  • Ledesign and detailed engineering tasks for substation structural members such as rolled steel shapes, lattice steel framing, and folded plate tubular steel shapes.
  • Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute foundation design tasks for substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and potentially other types.
  • Support physical substation layout designs, plans, elevations/sections, details, and associated bills of materials.
  • Prepare and/or review specifications for construction & materials.
  • Assign project tasks and provide technical guidance to project team members.
  • Coordinate and/or perform quality checks and reviews for project deliverables per the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements.
  • Collaborate with transmission line civil/structural engineers to cross-train and share resources.
  • Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards.
  • Work independently and direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more Project Engineers, EIT’s, or CADD/Designers.
  • Lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
  • Identify and develop specific technical expertise and attend training and seminars focused on advancing technical understanding.
  • Assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations showcasing HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
  • Participate in project reviews as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience as it relates to building design.
  • Professional Engineering (PE or P.Eng) license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
  • Experience using industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Previous consulting firm experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity, including foundation and steel structural design.
  • Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, and technical managers and project staff.
  • Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
  • SE license or ability to obtain preferred.
  • SE license in Hawaii and California is a plus.
  • 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.
  • Working knowledge of the latest AISC-360, ASCE-7, ACI-318, and other industry standards.
  • Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Skills

  • Technical design experience with physical/outdoor design of high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500kV.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience using industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
  • Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Math

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