Substation Project Structural Engineer

HDR; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,682 - 145,990; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time away

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Salt Lake City is seeking a Substation Project Structural Engineer to join their Power Delivery team. This role involves executing structural design for high voltage substation projects, collaborating with project teams, and mentoring emerging engineers. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, a professional engineering license, and significant experience in the field. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural engineering tasks for substation structural members.
• Prepare and/or review specifications for construction & materials.
• Coordinate and perform quality checks for project deliverables.

Skills

Technical design experience with high voltage electrical projects

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Organizational and problem-solving 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.

Overview

The Substation Project Structural Engineer has broad technical knowledge and experience with structural design components of high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects up to 500kV, including steel structure and foundation analysis & design. Leveraging that knowledge, the engineer works in close coordination with Project Managers and project teams in multiple office locations to execute the structural engineering and design components of substation projects. The engineer may also train, mentor, and guide EITs across the practice and help senior engineers & technical leaders develop and implement best practices.

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. Tasks 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 to deliver a world-class quality product to the client. Perform quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
• 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 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.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE) or P.Eng).
• Previous structural engineer experience.
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, STAAD, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or consulting firm.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Location

Primary Location: United States—North Carolina—Charlotte

Compensation

Salary range: $90,682 – $145,990. (Based on experience, education, and geographic location.)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

EEO Statement

At HDR, we are 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.