Substation Project Structural Engineer

Location

Location not specified

Wage

$77,539 – $139,920/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on August 29, 2026

Job Description

Overview

HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Project Structural Engineer to join their nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals, contributing to the design and execution of high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects.

Responsibilities

  • Execute structural engineering tasks for various substation structural members.
  • Execute foundation design tasks for substation structures 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 perform quality checks and reviews for project deliverables.
  • Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards.
  • Mentor and train EITs and Designers.
  • Execute multiple projects concurrently, collaborating with teams in different locations.
  • Participate in project reviews as needed.
  • Some travel may be required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
  • Minimum 5 years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects.
  • Technical design experience with physical/outdoor design of high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Full-time position.
  • Various locations across the United States.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k