Senior Substation Structural Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR Engineering is seeking a Substation Structural Engineer to join our power delivery team. The role focuses on structural design for high voltage substations up to 500 kV, including steel structures and foundations, with coordination across PMs and multiple offices.

The engineer may mentor junior staff, develop standard practices, and travel to project sites as required. Strong knowledge of AISC-360, ASCE-7, NEC, and related standards is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Professional engineering license (PE/P.Eng) is required.
• Minimum 3 years of technical design experience on HV switchyard/substation projects.

Responsibilities

• Review/execute structural design tasks for substation members (steel shapes, lattice framing, folded plate).
• Perform foundation design tasks (piers, footings, piles) using industry software.
• Support layout designs, plans, elevations, and BOMs for substations.
• Prepare/review construction specifications; ensure quality per HDR QMS.
• Collaborate with transmission line civil/structural engineers and other teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate across multiple offices.
• Travel as needed to support projects.

Skills

Structural design

High voltage awareness

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

STAAD

RISA

MFAD

L-Pile

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Revit

Mathcad Prime

Job description

HDR Engineering is seeking a Substation Structural Engineer to join our power delivery team. The role focuses on structural design for high voltage substations up to 500 kV, including steel structures and foundations, with coordination across PMs and multiple offices.

The engineer may mentor junior staff, develop standard practices, and travel to project sites as required. Strong knowledge of AISC-360, ASCE-7, NEC, and related standards is expected.