High-Voltage Substation Structural Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to lead substation structural design for high-voltage projects up to 500kV. You will coordinate teams across locations, manage design development, and ensure code-compliant foundations and structures.

You will work closely with PMs, prepare drawings, and review specifications while fostering HDR’s employee-owned culture and collaborative environment. This role offers growth across a variety of substations and projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized by the licensing board.
• Previous structural engineer experience.
• Experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE.

Responsibilities

• Independently coordinate the work of the structural design team through design development and contract document phases.
• Lead foundation design tasks for substation structures using drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and other types.
• Coordinate workload through design development and construction document phases to meet schedules.
• Lead structural engineering tasks for substation components like rolled steel shapes and lattice framing.
• Develop drawings and specifications in accordance with national design standards and project requirements.
• Support site visits during design, construction, and as-built phases.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA

STAAD

SAP

Tedds

RAM

ETABS

SAFE

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to lead substation structural design for high-voltage projects up to 500kV. You will coordinate teams across locations, manage design development, and ensure code-compliant foundations and structures.

You will work closely with PMs, prepare drawings, and review specifications while fostering HDR’s employee-owned culture and collaborative environment. This role offers growth across a variety of substations and projects.