Substation Project Structural Engineer

HDR; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,682 - 145,990; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Substation Project Structural Engineer to work on high voltage electrical projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Responsibilities include executing structural design tasks and mentoring less experienced engineers. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects.
• Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural engineering tasks for substation structural members.
• Prepare and review specifications for construction and materials.
• Mentor EITs and train new team members.

Skills

Technical design experience

Strong written and verbal communication

Collaborative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA

STAAD

Job description

Join to apply for the Substation Project Structural Engineer role at HDR.

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking: What is our impact on the world?

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side‑by‑side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems that help communities thrive.

Substation Project Structural Engineer

The Substation Project Structural Engineer has broad technical knowledge and experience with the structural design components of high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects up to 500 kV, including steel structure and foundation analysis & design. Leveraging that knowledge, you will work closely with Project Managers and teams across multiple office locations to execute the structural engineering and design components of substation projects, mentor EITs, and help senior engineers and technical leaders implement best practices.

Specific duties include

• 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 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 and 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 HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements to deliver a world‑class quality product to the client.
• 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.
• Some travel may be required.

Preferred/ Desired Qualifications

• Technical design experience with physical/outdoor design of high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity.
• Familiarity with NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASCE‑113 and other industry standards.
• Experience using industry standard design software, including PLS‑Tower and Mathcad Prime, AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Minimum five years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects, including foundation and steel structural design.
• Working knowledge of AISC‑360, ASCE‑7, ACI‑318 and other industry standards.
• Experience using STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L‑Pile or equivalent.
• 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 offered (PE or P.Eng).
• Previous structural engineer experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, STAAD, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar software.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or consulting firm.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Primary Location

United States – North Carolina – Charlotte

Benefits & Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location. The targeted salary range is $90,682 – $145,990 per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

HDR is 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.