Lead Substation Structural Engineer, Power Grid Projects

HDR, Inc.; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 123,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Senior Substation Structural Project Engineer to lead design and project management for a range of civil/site projects. The role requires a PE license and 10+ years of design experience, with strong leadership and collaboration across teams.

The position is based in Minnesota and participates in HDR’s employee-owned culture, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities to influence infrastructure projects at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and PE license required.
• Minimum 10 years design experience in civil/site design.
• Project Engineering and Project Management experience required.
• Active participant in employee‑owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan production for general civil on a wide variety of projects, including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities.
• Conduct quantity calculations.
• Prepare specifications and contract documents.
• Conduct permitting.
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization.
• Plan and develop projects or design activities with significant impact on major company programs.
• Plan, organize and supervise work of a medium to large staff of professionals and technicians.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Planning

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads

MS Office

Job description

HDR, Inc. seeks a Senior Substation Structural Project Engineer to lead design and project management for a range of civil/site projects. The role requires a PE license and 10+ years of design experience, with strong leadership and collaboration across teams.

The position is based in Minnesota and participates in HDR’s employee-owned culture, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities to influence infrastructure projects at scale.