Substation Senior Structural Engineer

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 with steel structure and foundation analysis and design.

Responsibilities

• Ledesign and detailing for fabrication or development of loading and concept drawings for submittal to a steel fabricator.
• 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 provides 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

The successful candidate should have:

• A Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
• An SE license or ability to obtain one.
• Experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500kV.
• Familiarity with 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.
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams.
• 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

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience.
• A professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
• Working knowledge of AISC-360, ASCE-7, ACI-318, and other industry standards.
• Experience using industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or equivalent.
• Understanding of gravity analysis and lateral analysis.
• Experience with architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firms.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Military and veteran benefits.
• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, 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 for this position (based on experience and location) is $132,107 - $204,500.

Schedule

This is a Full-time position.

Employee Status

This is a Regular position.

Industry

Power

Business Class

Substation Engineering