HDR
Substation Senior Structural Engineer
HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Senior Structural Engineer (Substation Sr. SE) to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.
Responsibilities
Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute structural engineering tasks for a variety of substation structural members such as rolled steel shapes, lattice steel framing, and folded plate tubular steel shapes. Engineering duties include detailed design, calculations, and detailing for fabrication or development of loading and concept drawings for submittal to a steel fabricator to design and fabricate.
Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute foundation design tasks for substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and potentially other types, using industry-standard software.
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 provide 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, processes, and procedures to deliver a world class quality product to the client. Perform 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.
Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards.
Work independently and 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 their discipline.
May also 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.
Some travel may be required.
Preferred / Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
SE license or ability to obtain, with SE license in Hawaii and California being a plus.
Technical design experience with physical/outdoor design of high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500 kV.
Familiarity with the latest 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.
Minimum 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, and other industry standards.
Experience using industry-standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or equivalents.
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.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience related to building design.
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng license).
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.
Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.
Primary Location : United States – North Carolina – Charlotte
Other Locations (selected) : Texas – Round Rock; Pennsylvania – Bethlehem; Oregon – Salem; Maryland – Baltimore; Montana – Missoula; Texas – Houston; California – Irvine; Wisconsin – Madison; New York – Buffalo; Washington – Tacoma; Nevada – Reno; Colorado – Fort Collins; California – Folsom; Oregon – Portland; Montana – Bozeman; Colorado – Durango; Washington – Seattle; Nevada – Las Vegas; ... [locations omitted for brevity]
Schedule : Full‑time
Employee Status : Regular
Business Class : Substation Engineering
Salary Range : $132,107 – $204,500 (based on experience and location).
EEO Statement
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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Responsibilities
Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute structural engineering tasks for a variety of substation structural members such as rolled steel shapes, lattice steel framing, and folded plate tubular steel shapes. Engineering duties include detailed design, calculations, and detailing for fabrication or development of loading and concept drawings for submittal to a steel fabricator to design and fabricate.
Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute foundation design tasks for substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and potentially other types, using industry-standard software.
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 provide 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, processes, and procedures to deliver a world class quality product to the client. Perform 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.
Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards.
Work independently and 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 their discipline.
May also 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.
Some travel may be required.
Preferred / Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
SE license or ability to obtain, with SE license in Hawaii and California being a plus.
Technical design experience with physical/outdoor design of high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500 kV.
Familiarity with the latest 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.
Minimum 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, and other industry standards.
Experience using industry-standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or equivalents.
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.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience related to building design.
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng license).
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.
Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.
Primary Location : United States – North Carolina – Charlotte
Other Locations (selected) : Texas – Round Rock; Pennsylvania – Bethlehem; Oregon – Salem; Maryland – Baltimore; Montana – Missoula; Texas – Houston; California – Irvine; Wisconsin – Madison; New York – Buffalo; Washington – Tacoma; Nevada – Reno; Colorado – Fort Collins; California – Folsom; Oregon – Portland; Montana – Bozeman; Colorado – Durango; Washington – Seattle; Nevada – Las Vegas; ... [locations omitted for brevity]
Schedule : Full‑time
Employee Status : Regular
Business Class : Substation Engineering
Salary Range : $132,107 – $204,500 (based on experience and location).
EEO Statement
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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