Substation Civil / Structural EIT/Designer

HDR; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Substation Civil - Structural Engineer in Virginia. This role focuses on preparing engineering drawings and designs for substations, requiring a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, be team-oriented, and must be US citizens. The firm fosters a collaborative culture, encouraging diverse perspectives. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• US naturalized citizenship required.
• EIT certification or ability to pass the FE examination within 6 months strongly preferred.
• Experience consulting or working for an electric utility is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings and designs for substations.
• Develop fabrication level steel drawings and foundation construction drawings.
• Participate in site visits during design and construction phases.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Strong attention to detail

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or related engineering field

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tedds

Lpile

Job description

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

HDR is looking for a Substation Civil - Structural Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. The successful candidate will be 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 Substation Civil / Structural EIT, weor your responsibilities, please refer to the responsibilities section below.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage).
• Prepare calculations, design sketches and redline drawings.
• Work with Designers and CADD Technicians to develop drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes and project specifications and requirements.
• Develop design deliverables including fabrication level steel drawings and foundation construction drawings.
• Participate on site visits during the design, construction and as-built phases of projects.
• May also assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR's technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
• Participate in project reviews as needed.
• Some travel may be required.

Due to client contract requirements, US naturalized citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or related engineering field
• Master's degree
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Self-motivated and ability to take initiative
• EIT certification or ability to pass the FE examination within 6 months strongly preferred. Candidates hired without their EIT will be titled "Designer" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• Experience with Tedds, Lpile or similar structural design software
• Prior experience consulting or working for an electric utility is a plus
• Exposure to substation design is a plus
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

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.

Locations and Details

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: Jan 16, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.