Substation Senior Structural Engineer

Join to apply for the Substation Senior Structural Engineer role at HDR. HDR provides a welcoming environment where each employee is valued and respected. As part of our Power sector, you will shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. You will work side‑by‑side with experts to contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems. Substation Senior Structural Engineer HDR Engineering seeks a Substation Senior Structural Engineer (Substation Sr. SE) to join our growing Power Delivery team. Responsibilities Lead, oversee, review and/or execute structural engineering tasks for substation structural members such as rolled steel shapes, lattice steel framing, and folded plate tubular steel shapes. Duties include detailed design, calculations, and detailing for fabrication or development of loading and concept drawings for submittal to a steel fabricator. Lead, oversee, review and/or execute foundation design tasks for substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and 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 and 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. 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 Project Engineers, EITs, or CADD/Designers. Lead multiple concurrent projects, utilizing teams in different locations. Work with senior engineers to identify and develop specific technical expertise and attend training and seminars focused on further development. 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. Travel may be required. Preferred / Desired Qualifications Master’s degree in Structural Engineering. SE license or ability to obtain; SE license in Hawaii or California is a plus. Technical design experience with physical/outdoor design of high‑voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500kV. Familiarity with the latest NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASCE‑113 and other industry standards. Experience with industry standard design software, including PLS‑Tower, Mathcad Prime, STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L‑Pile, or equivalent. Previous consulting firm experience. Minimum 10 years of technical design experience with high‑voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects, including foundation and steel structural design. Working knowledge of AISC‑360, ASCE‑7, ACI‑318 and other industry standards. Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams 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. Proficiency in 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. Understanding of gravity analysis and lateral analysis. Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or consulting firm. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must. Location 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. Benefits Employee ownership, comprehensive health insurance, disability coverage, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, tuition reimbursement. Compensation is $132,107 – $204,500 based on experience, education and location. Schedule Full‑time Employee Status Regular Business Class Substation Engineering Job Posting November 24, 2025 Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Management, Consulting, and Engineering Industries Oil and Gas, Utilities, Appliances, Electrical, Electronics Manufacturing EEO Statement At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr