Substation Civil / Structural Engineer

HDR; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Substation Civil/Structural Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on impactful engineering projects that shape the future of energy infrastructure. As a key contributor, you will lead design tasks, collaborate with diverse teams, and ensure the highest quality standards. This position not only provides an excellent growth opportunity but also allows you to make a meaningful difference in your community and beyond. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to tackle new challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects.
• Working knowledge of the latest AISC-360, ASCE-7, ACI-318, and ASCE 113 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute structural engineering tasks for substation structures.
• Prepare and review specifications for construction and materials.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Foundation Design

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA

Staad

SAP

ETABS

Job description

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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?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

The successful candidate will be a part of a team that provides design support for large 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 Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute structural engineering tasks for a variety of substation structural members such as rolled steel shapes, lattice steel framing, and folded plate tubular steel shapes. Engineering duties include detailed design, calculations, and detailing for fabrication or development of loading and concept drawings for submittal to a steel fabricator to design and fabricate.
• Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute foundation design tasks for substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and potentially other types, using industry standard software.
• Work with physical substation layout designs, plans, elevations/sections, details, and associated bills of materials.
• Prepare and/or review specifications for construction & materials.
• 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 as needed basis.
• Collaborate with transmission line civil/structural engineers to cross-train and share resources
• Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards.
• Work independently and direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more EIT's or CADD/Designers.
• Ability to support multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
• 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.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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

• 4+ 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 MFAD, L-pile, or equivalent.
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams in multiple office locations.
• Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Preference given to local candidates
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Previous structural engineer experience
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar
• 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.

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

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• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

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