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Substation Senior Structural Engineer

HDR · White Plains, NY · 3 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 and overseeing 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 the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

  • Ledesign and detail 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 other types.
  • Support physical substation layout designs, plans, elevations/sections, details, and associated bills of materials.
  • Prepare and/or review specifications for construction and materials.
  • Assign project tasks and provide technical guidance to project team members.
  • Coordinate and/or perform quality checks and reviews for project deliverables according to HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS).
  • Collaborate with transmission line civil/structural engineers to cross-train and share resources.
  • Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards.
  • Lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
  • Identify and develop specific technical expertise, attend training and seminars, and assist with developing technical papers and presentations.
  • Participate in project reviews as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity, including foundation and steel structural 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.
  • 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.
  • Previous consulting firm experience.
  • Working knowledge of 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.

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.

Benefits

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

  • 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.

    Business Class

    This is a Substation Engineering position.

    Job Posting Date

    Nov 25, 2025

    Company Information

    HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal history, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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