Senior Substation Structural Engineer - HV Projects

HDR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Substation Project Structural Engineer in Los Angeles to work on high‑voltage projects up to 500 kV, focusing on steel structures and foundation analysis.

The role involves executing design tasks, mentoring engineers, and ensuring quality checks. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $94,000–$135,000 and a benefits package including health insurance and retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of technical design experience with high-voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in industry-standard software including AutoCAD and STAAD.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural design tasks for substation structural members.
• Prepare and/or review construction specifications.
• Assign project tasks to Entry-Level Engineers.

Skills

High-voltage design

Steel structural analysis

Foundation design

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional engineering license

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA

STAAD

Job description

HDR is seeking a Substation Project Structural Engineer in Los Angeles to work on high‑voltage projects up to 500 kV, focusing on steel structures and foundation analysis.

The role involves executing design tasks, mentoring engineers, and ensuring quality checks. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $94,000–$135,000 and a benefits package including health insurance and retirement savings plan.