Lead Substation Structural Engineer

HDR; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referrals bonus

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Substation Structural Engineer to join our Power Delivery team in North Carolina. You will lead structural design tasks for high‑voltage substation projects, perform calculations, and coordinate with civil and electrical engineers across the full project life cycle.

The role requires a Civil or Structural Engineering degree, a PE, and at least five years of experience with HV substations, plus proficiency in AutoCAD, RISA, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required or recognized by the licensing board for the position.
• Minimum 5 years of technical design experience with HV substations.
• Experience with AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, review, and execute structural engineering tasks for substation structures.
• Design foundations (piers, footings, piles) and related detailing.
• Coordinate with civil/structural engineers and other teams; review specs and material lists.
• Mentor junior staff and support multiple projects concurrently.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Verbal/written communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA

Staad

RAM

ETABS

SAFE

Job description

HDR is seeking a Substation Structural Engineer to join our Power Delivery team in North Carolina. You will lead structural design tasks for high‑voltage substation projects, perform calculations, and coordinate with civil and electrical engineers across the full project life cycle.

The role requires a Civil or Structural Engineering degree, a PE, and at least five years of experience with HV substations, plus proficiency in AutoCAD, RISA, and related tools.