Substation Project Structural Engineer

HDR; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 90,682 - 145,990; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Substation Project Structural Engineer in Pooler, GA. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing high-voltage substations, managing project tasks, and mentoring junior staff. A minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical switchyard projects and a civil or structural engineering degree are required. This position offers competitive benefits and salary ranging from $90,682 to $145,990.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of technical design experience with high-voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural engineering tasks for substation structural members.
• Prepare and review specifications for construction and materials.
• Mentor junior engineers and assign project tasks to EITs.

Skills

Technical design experience

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA

STAAD

SAP

Job description

Substation Project Structural Engineer

HDR, a globally recognized leader in the Power sector, is looking for a Substation Project Structural Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. You will design and analyze high‑voltage substations and switchyards up to 500 kV, work closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers.

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. Engineering duties 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 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 the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures.
• 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 the 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 and 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 offered.
• 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.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Benefits

HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success. Benefits include 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. The targeted salary range for this position is $90,682 – $145,990.

Primary Location

United States—North Carolina—Charlotte

Other Locations

• United States—Texas—Round Rock
• United States—Pennsylvania—Bethlehem
• United States—Oregon—Salem
• United States—Maryland—Baltimore
• United States—Montana—Missoula
• United States—Texas—Houston
• United States—California—Irvine
• United States—Wisconsin—Madison
• United States—New York—Buffalo
• United States—Washington—Tacoma
• United States—Nevada—Reno
• United States—Colorado—Fort Collins
• United States—California—Folsom
• United States—Oregon—Portland
• United States—Montana—Bozeman
• United States—Colorado—Durango
• United States—Washington—Seattle
• United States—Nevada—Las Vegas
• United States—Montana—Billings
• United States—Texas—Dallas
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• United States—Massachusetts—Boston
• United States—Colorado—Denver
• United States—Oregon—Bend
• United States—Missouri—St Louis
• United States—Arizona—Tucson
• United States—Arkansas—Little Rock
• United States—Pennsylvania—Mechanicsburg
• United States—Washington—Olympia
• United States—Washington—Vancouver
• United States—Colorado—Colorado Springs
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• United States—Hawaii—Honolulu
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• United States—Arizona—Phoenix
• United States—Kentucky—Louisville
• United States—Georgia—Atlanta
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• United States—Kentucky—Lexington
• United States—Kansas—Olathe
• United States—Georgia—PoolerUnited States—Washington—Bellevue
• United States—Missouri—Kansas City
• United States—North Carolina—Wilmington
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• United States—California—Oakland
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• United States—Texas—San Antonio
• United States—West Virginia—Charleston
• United States—Connecticut—Hartford

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Substation Engineering

Job Posting

Nov 24, 2025

EEO Statement

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.