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. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with steel structure and foundation analysis & design, and will work closely with project teams to ensure reliable, resilient, and sustainable power systems.

Responsibilities

• Ledesign and detailed design of 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, attend training and seminars, and 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 Engineer (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.
• 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.

Skills

• Strong technical knowledge and experience with the structural design components of high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects up to 500kV.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead multiple projects.

Benefits

At HDR, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• An employee assistance program.
• Paid time off, parental leave, and holidays.
• A retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.

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

This is a Full-time Employee Position.

Business Class

Substation Engineering