HDR
Overview
The successful candidate will be a part of a team that provides design support for large, medium, and small scale substation engineering projects. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who wants to learn and take on new challenges. In the role of Senior Substation Civil - Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to lead and contribute to foundation design tasks, transmission line design tasks, and substation layouts, while ensuring quality and collaborating with team members across locations. Responsibilities
Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute foundation design tasks for transmission line and substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, grillage, driven piles, and potentially other types, using industry standard software. May support, lead, or review transmission line design tasks, including PLS-CADD modeling, structure spotting and design, and associated bills of materials. May support physical substation layout designs, plans, elevations/sections, details, and associated bills of materials. Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing. Assigns project tasks and provides technical guidance to project team members. Coordinates and/or performs quality checks and reviews for project deliverables per HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures to deliver a world class quality product to the client. Performs quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams on an as-needed basis. Collaborate with transmission line civil/structural engineers to cross-train and share resources. Work independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more Project Engineers, EITs, or CADD/Designers. Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently utilizing teams in different locations. Work with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to the discipline. May assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR's technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events. Participate in project reviews as needed. Preferred Qualifications
Due to client contract requirements, US-born citizenship is required. 10+ years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity, including foundation and steel structural design. Working knowledge of the latest AISC-360, ASCE-7, ACI-318, ASCE 113 and other industry standards. Experience using industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISE, MFAD, and L-Pile. Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, and technical managers and project staff. Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Previous consulting firm experience desired. Some travel may be required. Preference given to local candidates. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience as it relates to building design Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer – PE or P.Eng). Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar analytical software Experience in design calculations and layouts Ability to design and detail in steel, concrete, masonry and wood Requires understanding of gravity analysis and lateral analysis Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture What we believe and our commitment: HDR is our company. As employee owners, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. We support eight Employee Network Groups to foster belonging and engagement. Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Glen Allen; Other Locations: United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Vienna Industry: Power; Schedule: Full-time; Employee Status: Regular; Business Class: Substation Engineering Job Posting: Aug 28, 2025 Equal employment opportunity statement: HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories or arrest and conviction records.
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The successful candidate will be a part of a team that provides design support for large, medium, and small scale substation engineering projects. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who wants to learn and take on new challenges. In the role of Senior Substation Civil - Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to lead and contribute to foundation design tasks, transmission line design tasks, and substation layouts, while ensuring quality and collaborating with team members across locations. Responsibilities
Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute foundation design tasks for transmission line and substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, grillage, driven piles, and potentially other types, using industry standard software. May support, lead, or review transmission line design tasks, including PLS-CADD modeling, structure spotting and design, and associated bills of materials. May support physical substation layout designs, plans, elevations/sections, details, and associated bills of materials. Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing. Assigns project tasks and provides technical guidance to project team members. Coordinates and/or performs quality checks and reviews for project deliverables per HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures to deliver a world class quality product to the client. Performs quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams on an as-needed basis. Collaborate with transmission line civil/structural engineers to cross-train and share resources. Work independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more Project Engineers, EITs, or CADD/Designers. Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently utilizing teams in different locations. Work with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to the discipline. May assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR's technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events. Participate in project reviews as needed. Preferred Qualifications
Due to client contract requirements, US-born citizenship is required. 10+ years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity, including foundation and steel structural design. Working knowledge of the latest AISC-360, ASCE-7, ACI-318, ASCE 113 and other industry standards. Experience using industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISE, MFAD, and L-Pile. Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, and technical managers and project staff. Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Previous consulting firm experience desired. Some travel may be required. Preference given to local candidates. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience as it relates to building design Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer – PE or P.Eng). Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar analytical software Experience in design calculations and layouts Ability to design and detail in steel, concrete, masonry and wood Requires understanding of gravity analysis and lateral analysis Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture What we believe and our commitment: HDR is our company. As employee owners, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. We support eight Employee Network Groups to foster belonging and engagement. Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Glen Allen; Other Locations: United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Vienna Industry: Power; Schedule: Full-time; Employee Status: Regular; Business Class: Substation Engineering Job Posting: Aug 28, 2025 Equal employment opportunity statement: HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories or arrest and conviction records.
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