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 and overseeing the structural engineering aspects of 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 and 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 elements for substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and other types.
• Supports the physical layout design, plans, elevations/sections, details, and associated bill 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.
• Leads multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
• Identifies and develops specific technical expertise, attends training and seminars, and assists with developing technical papers and presentations.
• Participates 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.
• 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.
• 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

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
• SE license or ability to obtain.
• SE license in Hawaii and California is a plus.
• Familiarity with the latest NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASCE-113 and other industry standards.
• Experience with industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, 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 is $132,107 - $204,500.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Substation Engineering