Senior Substation Civil / Structural Engineer

HDR; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Senior Substation Civil / Structural Engineer to lead and support design tasks for substation projects. This role focuses on foundation design and technical guidance while promoting a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in structural engineering related to building design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design tasks for foundations and structures for substations.
• Prepare equipment specifications and oversee project deliverables.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and project team members.

Skills

Strong problem solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

STAAD

ETABS

Job description

Senior Substation Civil / Structural Engineer

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The successful candidate will be a part of a team that provides design support for large, medium, and small scale substation engineering projects. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who wants to learn and take on new challenges.

In the role of Senior Substation Civil - Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute foundation design tasks for transmission line and substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, grillage, driven piles, and potentially other types, using industry standard software.
• May support, lead, or review transmission line design tasks, including PLS-CADD modeling, structure spotting and design, and associated bills of materials.
• May support physical substation layout designs, plans, elevations/sections, details, and associated bills of materials.
• Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing.
• Assigns project tasks and provides technical guidance to project team members.
• Coordinates and/or performs quality checks and reviews for project deliverables per the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures to deliver a world class quality product to the client. Performs quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams on an ass needed basis.
• Collaborate with transmission line civil/structural engineers to cross-train and share resources.
• Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more Project Engineers, EIT's, or CADD/Designers.
• Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently utilizing teams in different locations.
• Works with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and will attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline.
• May also assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR's technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
• Participates in project reviews as needed.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Due to client contract requirements, US-born citizenship is required.

• 10+ years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity, including foundation and steel structural design.
• Working knowledge of the latest AISC-360, ASCE-7, ACI-318, ASCE 113 and other industry standards.
• Experience using industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISE, MFAD, & L-Pile.
• 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 preferred.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous consulting firm experience desired.
• Some travel may be required.
• Preference given to local candidates
  
  

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 Engineer (PE) license
• 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 is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating 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 (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location:

United States-Virginia-Glen Allen

Other Locations:

United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Vienna

Industry:

Power

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Substation Engineering

Job Posting:

Apr 15, 2025


At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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