Substation Project Structural Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

HDR in Irvine, California, is seeking a Substation Project Structural Engineer to design structural components for high voltage electrical projects. You will mentor EITs, coordinate tasks, and ensure quality deliverables through collaborative efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil or Structural Engineering degree, relevant experience, and proficiency in design software. The position offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits including medical insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of technical design experience with high‑voltage electrical switchyard.
• Knowledge of AISC‑360, ASCE‑7, ACI‑318 and related standards.
• Experience working with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural engineering tasks and foundation design for substations.
• Prepare/review specifications for construction materials.
• Mentor EITs and coordinate project tasks.

Skills

Experience with physical/outdoor design of high‑voltage electrical switchyard

Familiarity with industry standards

Proficiency in industry design software

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong conceptual, organizational, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng)

Tools

AutoCAD

STAAD

RISA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Substation Project Structural Engineer

HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Project Structural Engineer to join our growing team of Power Delivery professionals. The role involves designing structural components of high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects up to 500 kV, coordinating with project managers and teams, mentoring EITs, and ensuring quality deliverables.

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, including detailed design, calculations, and fabrication detailing.
• 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 perform quality checks and reviews for project deliverables in accordance with HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements.
• Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain design 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

• Experience with physical/outdoor design of high‑voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects.
• Familiarity with NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASCE‑113 and other industry standards.
• Proficiency in industry design software such as PLS‑Tower, Mathcad Prime, AutoCAD, MicroStation, STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L‑Pile or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of technical design experience with high‑voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects, including foundation and steel structural design.
• Knowledge of AISC‑360, ASCE‑7, ACI‑318 and related standards.
• 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 (PE or P.Eng).
• Previous structural engineer experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, STAAD, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar.
• Experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Commitment to active participation in an employee‑owned culture.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Expected compensation: $94,000 – $135,000, dependent on skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary Location: United States – California – Irvine

Our company is an equal‑opportunity, affirmative‑action employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories or arrest and conviction records.