Substation Project Structural Engineer

HDR; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,682 - 145,990; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR in Vienna, Virginia seeks a Substation Project Structural Engineer for its Power Delivery team. The ideal candidate will execute various structural engineering tasks for substations, including detailed design and calculations for fabrication.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and a professional engineering license. Full-time roles offer a comprehensive benefits package and a target salary range of $90,682 to $145,990 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Professional experience as a structural engineer.
• Commitment to an employee‑owned culture; active participation required.
• Minimum five years of technical design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural engineering tasks for substation structural members.
• Prepare and review specifications for construction and materials.
• Coordinate quality checks and reviews for deliverables.

Skills

Professional engineering license

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Experience with engineering software

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

RISA

STAAD

SAP

Job description

Substation Project Structural Engineer

HDR Engineering seeks a Substation Project Structural Engineer for our Power Delivery team.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural engineering tasks for substation structural members, including rolled steel shapes, lattice steel framing, and folded plate tubular steel shapes; 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 review specifications for construction and 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 per HDR QMS requirements.
• Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards.
• Work independently and mentor and train EITs and designers.
• Execute multiple projects concurrently across different locations.
• Participate in project reviews as needed; some travel may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized in the region of employment (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Professional experience as a structural engineer.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, STAAD, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar.
• Previous work with an architectural, engineering, or consulting firm.
• Commitment to an employee‑owned culture; active participation required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum five years of technical design experience with high‑voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects, including foundation and steel structural design.
• Experience with NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASCE‑113 and other industry standards.
• Experience using design software such as PLS‑Tower, Mathcad Prime, MicroStation, STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L‑Pile or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of AISC‑360, ASCE‑7, ACI‑318 and other standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication, conceptual, organizational, problem‑solving, collaboration skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

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

Location

Primary: Charlotte, North Carolina. Other U.S. locations are available.

Schedule

Full‑time, regular employee.

Compensation

Target salary range: $90,682 – $145,990, based on experience, education, and location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to the principles of employment equity and are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrests, and convictions.