Substation Project Structural Engineer

HDR; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Substation Project Structural Engineer in Round Rock, Texas. The role involves providing structural design for high voltage substations, managing multiple projects, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a professional engineering license. This position offers an engaging work culture and comprehensive benefits package, including medical and retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position.
• Previous structural engineer experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural engineering tasks for substation structural members.
• Conduct foundation design tasks using industry standard software.
• Prepare and review specifications for construction and materials.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA

STAAD

Microsoft Office

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.

As a Substation Project Structural Engineer, you will provide structural design and engineering support for high voltage electrical substation projects up to 500 kV, including steel structure and foundation analysis & design. You will work closely with Project Managers and teams across multiple office locations to execute structural engineering tasks, assist in training EITs, mentor engineers, and support the implementation of best practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural engineering tasks for 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.
• Conduct foundation design tasks, including drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and other types, using industry standard software.
• Prepare and review specifications for construction & materials.
• Assign project tasks to EITs and provide technical guidance to non-structural team members.
• Coordinate and perform quality checks and reviews for project deliverables per HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements; perform reviews of other teams’ projects as needed.
• Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards.
• Mentor and train one or more EITs and designers.
• Manage 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 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 five 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.
• 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 (Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng)).
• Previous structural engineer experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Company Culture and Benefits

At HDR, employees are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, and everyone is empowered to bring authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster inclusion throughout the company and the communities we serve, asking how our impact influences the world. Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Location and Schedule

Primary Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.

Schedule: Full-time, Regular.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.