Substation Senior Structural Engineer

About the role

HDR is seeking a Substation Senior Structural Engineer (Substation Sr. SE) 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.

Responsibilities

• Ledesign and detailed design of substation structural members such as rolled steel shapes, lattice steel framing, and folded plate tubular steel shapes.
• Ledesign and detailed design of foundation elements for substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and other types.
• Supports the physical layout designs, plans, elevations/sections, details, and associated bill of materials.
• Prepares and/or reviews specifications for construction and materials.
• Assigns project tasks and provides technical guidance to project team members.
• Coordinates and/or performs quality checks and reviews for project deliverables according to HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Collaborates with transmission line civil/structural engineers to cross-train and share resources.
• Collaborates with other engineers to develop and maintain standards.
• Leads multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
• Identifies and develops specific technical expertise and attends training and seminars focused on advancing their discipline.
• Assists with developing technical papers and/or presentations showcasing HDR's technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
• Participates in project reviews as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
• Experience with the latest NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASCE-113, and other industry standards.
• 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.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• SE license or ability to obtain preferred.
• SE license in Hawaii and California is a plus.
• Familiarity with the latest AISC-360, ASCE-7, ACI-318, and other industry standards.
• Experience using industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience as it relates to building design.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $132,107 - $204,500.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Substation Engineering