Substation Civil Structural Engineer

3 weeks ago


Charlotte, North Carolina, United States HDR Full time
About HDR

At HDR, we're passionate about creating a better world through engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. Our multidisciplinary teams of scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists collaborate to deliver innovative solutions that make a lasting impact.

Job Summary

We're seeking a highly skilled Substation Civil Structural Engineer to join our team of Power Delivery professionals in Charlotte or Raleigh, NC. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for leading, overseeing, and executing the structural engineering and design components of substation projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and oversee structural engineering tasks for substation structural members, including rolled steel shapes, lattice steel framing, and folded plate tubular steel shapes.
  • Perform detailed design, calculations, and detailing for fabrication or development of loading and concept drawings for submittal to a steel fabricator.
  • Lead and oversee 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 and materials.
  • Coordinate and/or perform quality checks and reviews for project deliverables per HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis.
  • Professional Engineering License.
  • Minimum of 5 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 Equivalent.
  • Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams in multiple office locations.
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
  • SE license or ability to obtain preferred.
  • SE license in Hawaii and 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 using industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
  • Previous consulting firm experience.
Why HDR

At HDR, we believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. We're passionate about creating a better world through our work, and we're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team. As an employee-owned company, we offer a unique culture that values collaboration, innovation, and employee growth. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply.



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