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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, asking ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story. Each and every role makes a difference. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists are at the forefront of grid transformation. You’ll work side‑by‑side with experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems.
Responsibilities
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. Design, calculate, and detail for fabrication or development of loading and concept drawings for submittal to a steel fabricator.
Execute foundation design tasks for substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and other types using industry standard software.
Prepare and/or review specifications for construction and materials.
Assign project tasks to EITs and provide technical guidance to non‑structural project team members.
Coordinate and/or perform quality checks and reviews for project deliverables per HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, delivering a world‑class quality product to the client.
Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards.
Work independently and mentor and train one or more EITs and designers.
Execute multiple projects concurrently, collaborating with teams in different locations.
Participate in project reviews as needed.
Travel may be required.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications
Technical design experience with physical/outdoor design of high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity.
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, AutoCAD or MicroStation.
Minimum 5 years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects, 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 equivalent.
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.
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
Previous structural engineer experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, STAAD, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE, or similar.
Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.
Benefits HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
Primary Location United States – North Carolina – Charlotte
Other Locations United States – Texas – Round Rock, United States – Pennsylvania – Bethlehem, United States – Oregon – Salem, United States – Maryland – Baltimore, United States – Montana – Missoula, United States – Texas – Houston, United States – California – Irvine, United States – Wisconsin – Madison, United States – New York – Buffalo, United States – Washington – Tacoma, United States – Nevada – Reno, United States – Colorado – Fort Collins, United States – California – Folsom, United States – Oregon – Portland, United States – Montana – Bozeman, United States – Colorado – Durango, United States – Washington – Seattle, United States – Nevada – Las Vegas, United States – Montana – Billings, United States – Texas – Dallas, United States – Montana – Helena, United States – Washington – Spokane, United States – Virginia – Arlington, United States – Washington – Pasco, United States – Texas – Austin, United States – California – Claremont, United States – Massachusetts – Boston, United States – Colorado – Denver, United States – Oregon – Bend, United States – Missouri – St. Louis, United States – Arizona – Tucson, United States – Arkansas – Little Rock, United States – Pennsylvania – Mechanicsburg, United States – Washington – Olympia, United States – Washington – Vancouver, United States – Colorado – Colorado Springs, United States – Wisconsin – Milwaukee, United States – Hawaii – Honolulu, United States – Maryland – Fulton, United States – Arizona – Phoenix, United States – Kentucky – Louisville, United States – Georgia – Atlanta, United States – South Carolina – Greenville, United States – Illinois – Rosemont, United States – California – Walnut Creek, United States – Tennessee – Memphis, United States – Montana – Kalispell, United States – Virginia – Richmond, United States – Washington – Gig Harbor, United States – Rhode Island – Providence, United States – Ohio – Cleveland, United States – Florida – Tampa, United States – Florida – West Palm Beach, United States – Ohio – Columbus, United States – Tennessee – Chattanooga, United States – Kentucky – Lexington, United States – Kansas – Olathe, United States – Georgia – Pooler, United States – Washington – Bellevue, United States – Missouri – Kansas City, United States – North Carolina – Wilmington, United States – Tennessee – Nashville, United States – California – San Jose, United States – New Jersey – Newark, United States – Florida – Pensacola, United States – New Mexico – Albuquerque, United States – New York – White Plains, United States – Minnesota – St. Paul, United States – California – San Francisco, United States – South Carolina – Charleston, United States – Virginia – Roanoke, United States – South Carolina – Columbia, United States – Virginia – Vienna, United States – Florida – Orlando, United States – Alaska – Anchorage, United States – Minnesota – Minneapolis, United States – Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh, United States – New York – Syracuse, United States – California – San Diego, United States – Virginia – Norfolk, United States – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, United States – Virginia – Glen Allen, United States – California – Riverside, United States – Nebraska – Lincoln, United States – Montana – Butte, United States – Florida – Miami, United States – Nebraska – Omaha, United States – New Jersey – Pennington, United States – California – Sacramento, United States – Connecticut – Rocky Hill, United States – New York – New York, United States – Michigan – Ann Arbor, United States – Utah – Salt Lake City, United States – North Carolina – Winston‑Salem, United States – Virginia – Alexandria, United States – Michigan – Detroit, United States – North Dakota – Bismarck, United States – Maine – Portland, United States – California – Oakland, United States – North Dakota – Fargo, United States – New Hampshire – Manchester, United States – New Jersey – Woodcliff Lake, United States – Florida – Jacksonville, United States – Illinois – Chicago, United States – California – Los Angeles, United States – Idaho – Boise, United States – North Carolina – Raleigh, United States – Texas – San Antonio, United States – West Virginia – Charleston, United States – Connecticut – Hartford
Compensation Target salary range: $90,682 – $145,990 (based on experience and location).
Schedule Full‑time
Employment type Regular
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Job function Management, Consulting, and Engineering
Industry Power
Equal Opportunity Statement At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affiable Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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Substation Project Structural Engineer
role at
HDR .
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, asking ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story. Each and every role makes a difference. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists are at the forefront of grid transformation. You’ll work side‑by‑side with experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems.
Responsibilities
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. Design, calculate, and detail for fabrication or development of loading and concept drawings for submittal to a steel fabricator.
Execute foundation design tasks for substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and other types using industry standard software.
Prepare and/or review specifications for construction and materials.
Assign project tasks to EITs and provide technical guidance to non‑structural project team members.
Coordinate and/or perform quality checks and reviews for project deliverables per HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, delivering a world‑class quality product to the client.
Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards.
Work independently and mentor and train one or more EITs and designers.
Execute multiple projects concurrently, collaborating with teams in different locations.
Participate in project reviews as needed.
Travel may be required.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications
Technical design experience with physical/outdoor design of high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity.
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, AutoCAD or MicroStation.
Minimum 5 years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects, 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 equivalent.
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.
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
Previous structural engineer experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, STAAD, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE, or similar.
Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.
Benefits HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
Primary Location United States – North Carolina – Charlotte
Other Locations United States – Texas – Round Rock, United States – Pennsylvania – Bethlehem, United States – Oregon – Salem, United States – Maryland – Baltimore, United States – Montana – Missoula, United States – Texas – Houston, United States – California – Irvine, United States – Wisconsin – Madison, United States – New York – Buffalo, United States – Washington – Tacoma, United States – Nevada – Reno, United States – Colorado – Fort Collins, United States – California – Folsom, United States – Oregon – Portland, United States – Montana – Bozeman, United States – Colorado – Durango, United States – Washington – Seattle, United States – Nevada – Las Vegas, United States – Montana – Billings, United States – Texas – Dallas, United States – Montana – Helena, United States – Washington – Spokane, United States – Virginia – Arlington, United States – Washington – Pasco, United States – Texas – Austin, United States – California – Claremont, United States – Massachusetts – Boston, United States – Colorado – Denver, United States – Oregon – Bend, United States – Missouri – St. Louis, United States – Arizona – Tucson, United States – Arkansas – Little Rock, United States – Pennsylvania – Mechanicsburg, United States – Washington – Olympia, United States – Washington – Vancouver, United States – Colorado – Colorado Springs, United States – Wisconsin – Milwaukee, United States – Hawaii – Honolulu, United States – Maryland – Fulton, United States – Arizona – Phoenix, United States – Kentucky – Louisville, United States – Georgia – Atlanta, United States – South Carolina – Greenville, United States – Illinois – Rosemont, United States – California – Walnut Creek, United States – Tennessee – Memphis, United States – Montana – Kalispell, United States – Virginia – Richmond, United States – Washington – Gig Harbor, United States – Rhode Island – Providence, United States – Ohio – Cleveland, United States – Florida – Tampa, United States – Florida – West Palm Beach, United States – Ohio – Columbus, United States – Tennessee – Chattanooga, United States – Kentucky – Lexington, United States – Kansas – Olathe, United States – Georgia – Pooler, United States – Washington – Bellevue, United States – Missouri – Kansas City, United States – North Carolina – Wilmington, United States – Tennessee – Nashville, United States – California – San Jose, United States – New Jersey – Newark, United States – Florida – Pensacola, United States – New Mexico – Albuquerque, United States – New York – White Plains, United States – Minnesota – St. Paul, United States – California – San Francisco, United States – South Carolina – Charleston, United States – Virginia – Roanoke, United States – South Carolina – Columbia, United States – Virginia – Vienna, United States – Florida – Orlando, United States – Alaska – Anchorage, United States – Minnesota – Minneapolis, United States – Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh, United States – New York – Syracuse, United States – California – San Diego, United States – Virginia – Norfolk, United States – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, United States – Virginia – Glen Allen, United States – California – Riverside, United States – Nebraska – Lincoln, United States – Montana – Butte, United States – Florida – Miami, United States – Nebraska – Omaha, United States – New Jersey – Pennington, United States – California – Sacramento, United States – Connecticut – Rocky Hill, United States – New York – New York, United States – Michigan – Ann Arbor, United States – Utah – Salt Lake City, United States – North Carolina – Winston‑Salem, United States – Virginia – Alexandria, United States – Michigan – Detroit, United States – North Dakota – Bismarck, United States – Maine – Portland, United States – California – Oakland, United States – North Dakota – Fargo, United States – New Hampshire – Manchester, United States – New Jersey – Woodcliff Lake, United States – Florida – Jacksonville, United States – Illinois – Chicago, United States – California – Los Angeles, United States – Idaho – Boise, United States – North Carolina – Raleigh, United States – Texas – San Antonio, United States – West Virginia – Charleston, United States – Connecticut – Hartford
Compensation Target salary range: $90,682 – $145,990 (based on experience and location).
Schedule Full‑time
Employment type Regular
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Job function Management, Consulting, and Engineering
Industry Power
Equal Opportunity Statement At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affiable Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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