Senior Substation Structural Engineer - Power Delivery

HDR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 77,539 - 110,770; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

HDR seeks a Substation Structural Engineer to join the Power Delivery team. Based in Charlotte, Raleigh, or Fort Mill, you will design and support high‑voltage substation projects from concept through construction.

You will lead foundation and structural design, collaborate with other engineers, and ensure quality per HDR standards. The role includes mentoring junior staff and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• PE license recognized by the licensing board relevant to the position.
• 5+ years of technical design experience on HV switchyard/substation projects.
• Experience with AutoCAD, RISA, STAAD, ETABS, RAM, Tedds, and MicroStation.
• Experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute structural design tasks for substation structures and foundations.
• Work with layout designs, plans, elevations, details, and bills of materials.
• Prepare/review specifications for construction and materials.
• Perform quality checks per HDR QMS and review deliverables from other teams as needed.
• Collaborate with transmission line civil/structural engineers to share resources.
• Mentor and supervise EITs or CAD/design staff and coordinate multiple projects.

Skills

High voltage substation design

Engineering analysis

Team collaboration

Mentoring/EIT supervision

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA

STAAD

ETABS

RAM

Tedds

MS Office

MicroStation

Job description

HDR seeks a Substation Structural Engineer to join the Power Delivery team. Based in Charlotte, Raleigh, or Fort Mill, you will design and support high‑voltage substation projects from concept through construction.

You will lead foundation and structural design, collaborate with other engineers, and ensure quality per HDR standards. The role includes mentoring junior staff and occasional travel.