Substation Project Structural Engineer

HDR; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,682 - 145,990; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Substation Project Structural Engineer in Austin, Texas, to contribute to high voltage electrical substation projects. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This role includes designing structural components, mentoring junior staff, and adhering to industry standards. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical projects.
• Proficiency with industry standard design software.
• Working knowledge of the latest industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural engineering tasks for substation projects.
• Prepare and review specifications for construction and materials.
• Mentor and train EITs and Designers.

Skills

Technical design experience with physical/outdoor design

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA

STAAD

SAP

ETABS

Job description

Substation Project Structural Engineer

HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Project Structural Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. The role focuses on the structural design components of high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects up to 500kV, including steel structure and foundation analysis & design.

Responsibilities

• 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. Responsibilities include detailed design, calculations, and detailing for fabrication or development of loading and concept drawings for submittal to a steel fabricator.
• Execute foundation design tasks for substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and other types, using industry standard software.
• Prepare and/or review specifications for construction & materials.
• Assign project tasks to EITs and provide technical guidance to non-structural project team members.
• Coordinate and/or perform quality checks and reviews for project deliverables per the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures. Perform quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams on an as‑needed basis.
• Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards.
• Work independently and mentor and train one or more EITs and Designers.
• Execute multiple projects concurrently, collaborating with teams in different locations.
• Participate in project reviews as needed.
• Travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical design experience with physical/outdoor design of high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity.
• Familiarity with the latest NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASCE‑113 and other industry standards.
• Experience using industry standard design software, including PLS‑Tower, Mathcad Prime, AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Minimum 5 years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects, including foundation and steel structural design.
• Working knowledge of the latest AISC‑360, ASCE‑7, ACI‑318, and other industry standards.
• Experience using industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L‑Pile, or equivalent.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Previous structural engineer experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, STAAD, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Commitment to being an active participant of HDR's employee‑owned culture.

Compensation & Benefits

The targeted salary range for this position is $90,682 – $145,990, varying with skills, experience, education, and geographic location. HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. These benefits apply to full‑time regular positions; temporary and part‑time roles are eligible for limited benefits.

Primary location: United States – North Carolina – Charlotte.

Other locations: Texas – Round Rock, Pennsylvania – Bethlehem, Oregon – Salem, Maryland – Baltimore, Montana – Missoula, Texas – Houston, California – Irvine, Wisconsin – Madison, New York – Buffalo, Washington – Tacoma, Nevada – Reno, Colorado – Fort Collins, California – Folsom, Oregon – Portland, Montana – Bozeman, Colorado – Durango, Washington – Seattle, Nevada – Las Vegas, Montana – Billings, Texas – Dallas, Montana – Helena, Washington – Spokane, Virginia – Arlington, Washington – Pasco, Texas – Austin, California – Claremont, Massachusetts – Boston, Colorado – Denver, Oregon – Bend, Missouri – St Louis, Arizona – Tucson, Arkansas – Little Rock, Pennsylvania – Mechanicsburg, Washington – Olympia, Washington – Vancouver, Colorado – Colorado Springs, Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Hawaii – Honolulu, Maryland – Fulton, Arizona – Phoenix, Kentucky – Louisville, Georgia – Atlanta, South Carolina – Greenville, Illinois – Rosemont, California – Walnut Creek, Tennessee – Memphis, Montana – Kalispell, Virginia – Richmond, Washington – Gig Harbor, Rhode Island – Providence, Ohio – Cleveland, Florida – Tampa, Florida – West Palm Beach, Ohio – Columbus, Tennessee – Chattanooga, Kentucky – Lexington, Kansas – Olathe, Georgia – Pooler, Washington – Bellevue, Missouri – Kansas City, North Carolina – Wilmington, Tennessee – Nashville, California – San Jose, New Jersey – Newark, Florida – Pensacola, New Mexico – Albuquerque, New York – White Plains, Minnesota – St. Paul, California – San Francisco, South Carolina – Charleston, Virginia – Roanoke, South Carolina – Columbia, Virginia – Vienna, Florida – Orlando, Alaska – Anchorage, Minnesota – Minneapolis, Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh, New York – Syracuse, California – San Diego, Virginia – Norfolk, Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, Virginia – Glen Allen, California – Riverside, Nebraska – Lincoln, Montana – Butte, Florida – Miami, Nebraska – Omaha, New Jersey – Pennington, California – Sacramento, Connecticut – Rocky Hill, New York – New York, Michigan – Ann Arbor, Utah – Salt Lake City, North Dakota – Bismarck, Maine – Portland, California – Oakland, North Dakota – Fargo, New Hampshire – Manchester, New Jersey – Woodcliff Lake, Florida – Jacksonville, Illinois – Chicago, California – Los Angeles, Idaho – Boise, North Carolina – Raleigh, Texas – San Antonio, West Virginia – Charleston, Connecticut – Hartford.

Job Details

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Substation Engineering

Posting Date: Nov 24 2025

Equal Opportunity Statement

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