Senior Substation Civil/Structural Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Canada is seeking a Senior Substation Civil/Structural Engineer to lead structural engineering efforts for high voltage substations. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in structural engineering, specifically in high voltage electrical switchyards, and be proficient in design software. Responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, overseeing project quality, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This role requires a commitment to inclusion and teamwork in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Employee ownership culture

Inclusive environment

Commitment to accessibility

Qualifications

• 10+ years of structural engineering experience related to building design.
• Professional engineering license recognized by local board (PE or P.Eng).
• Ability to design in multiple materials including steel and concrete.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering tasks for high voltage substations.
• Review and develop designs for foundations and structural members.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee project quality.

Skills

Technical design experience

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Strong written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

PLS-Tower

Mathcad Prime

Job description

Job Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. HDR is committed to inclusion, encouraging us to ask: What is our impact on the world? Read our story at HDR Story and learn how you can help make great things possible in your community and around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

The Senior Substation Civil/Structural Engineer leads, reviews, and develops structural engineering components for high voltage substation projects up to 500 kV, collaborating closely with Project Managers and multi-location teams. The role includes mentoring junior engineers and advancing best practices across the discipline.

• Lead, oversee, review, and develop physical/outdoor substation designs and drawings including yard layouts, general arrangements, plans, sections, details, foundation plans, structural details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, and associated bills of material.
• Lead, oversee, review, and develop structural engineering tasks for a variety of substation structural members, utilizing folded plate tubular steel, lattice, and/or standard shapes, including detailed design, calculations, and fabrication or development of loading and concept drawings for submittal to a steel manufacturer to design and fabricate.
• Lead, oversee, review, and develop foundation design tasks for substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, grillage, driven piles, and potentially other types using industry standard software.
• Prepare equipment and material specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing.
• Prepare and review specifications for construction and materials.
• Assign project tasks and provide technical guidance to project team members.
• Coordinate and perform quality checks and reviews for project deliverables per the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures, performing quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams on an as needed basis.
• Collaborate with transmission line, substation civil/structural engineers to cross-train and share resources.
• Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards.
• Work independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more Project Engineers, EIT’s, or CADD/Designers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is desirable.
• A minimum of 8 years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500 kV, including physical, foundation, and structural design components.
• Technical design experience with high voltage electrical transmission line, switchyard, and/or substation projects of varying complexity, including foundation and steel structural design.
• Familiarity with the latest NESC, NEC, IEEE, and other power industry standards.
• Experience using industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
• Previous consulting firm experience.
• Familiarity with the latest CSA, AISC, ASCE, ANSI, and other industry standards.
• Experience using industry standard design software such as STAAD, RISA, L-Pile, and MFAD, or equivalent.
• 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.
• Some travel may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience as it relates to building design.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (PE or P.Eng).
• 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.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

What We Believe

HDR builds on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, shaping our collaborative culture, encouraging organizational trust, and connecting us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we create an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups foster a sense of belonging and provide a supportive environment for everyone.

Accessibility and EEO

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, HDR is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.