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 in structural design, including steel structure and foundation analysis & design.

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 components for substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and potentially other types.
• Supports the physical layout design, plans, elevations/sections, details, and associated bills of materials for substation projects.
• Prepares and/or reviews specifications for construction and materials.
• Assigns project tasks and provides technical guidance to project team members.
• 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.
• Directs, mentors, trains, and/or supervises junior engineers.
• 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 for industry conferences or events.
• Participates in project reviews as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• 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 and managers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with strong organizational, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• SE license or ability to obtain.
• SE license in Hawaii and California is a plus.
• Experience with foundation and steel structural design.
• Experience in design calculations and layouts.
• 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.
• Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.