Substation Senior Structural Engineer

HDR; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 132,107 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Substation Senior Structural Engineer to design and oversee high-voltage structures. You will lead design tasks, mentor team members, and collaborate across disciplines. Qualified candidates should have at least 10 years of structural engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Comprehensive benefits and a salary range of $132,107 – $204,500 are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience related to building design.
• Proficiency with design calculations and layouts.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the local licensing board.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for switchyard, substation, and transmission projects.
• Prepare and review specifications for construction & materials.
• Develop and maintain design standards.

Skills

Technical design experience

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

PLS-Tower

STAAD

RISA

Job description

Substation Senior Structural Engineer – HDR

HDR is a leading power sector engineering firm committed to inclusion and excellence. Join our national Power Delivery team as a Senior Structural Engineer, where you will design and oversee high‑voltage station structures up to 500‑kV.

Job Overview

As a Substation Senior Structural Engineer, you will lead structural design for switchyard, substation, and transmission projects. Responsibilities include detailed design, calculations, review, mentoring, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, review, and execute structural engineering tasks for substation components such as rolled steel shapes, lattice steel framing, and folded plate tubular steel shapes.
• Lead, oversee, review, and execute foundation design tasks for substation structures (drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles).
• Support physical substation layout designs, plans, elevations/sections, details, and associated bills of materials.
• Prepare and review specifications for construction & materials.
• Assign project tasks and provide technical guidance to team members.
• Coordinate and perform quality checks and reviews in accordance with HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Collaborate with transmission line civil/structural engineers and other disciplines to cross‑train and share resources.
• Develop and maintain design standards.
• Mentor and supervise Project Engineers, EITs, and CADD/Designers.
• Lead multiple concurrent projects utilizing geographically dispersed teams.
• Attend training and seminars to develop technical expertise.
• Assist in drafting technical papers and presentations for industry conferences.
• Participate in project reviews as needed.
• Travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
• SE license or ability to obtain one (Hawaii and California preferred).
• 10+ years of technical design experience on high‑voltage projects up to 500‑kV.
• Familiarity with NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASCE‑113, and related standards.
• Proficiency with design software such as PLS‑Tower, Mathcad Prime, STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L‑Pile.
• Consulting firm experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.
• Self‑starter, independent and team‑oriented.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience related to building design.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the local licensing board.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or equivalent.
• Experience with design calculations and layouts.
• Ability to design and detail in steel, concrete, masonry, and wood.
• Understanding of gravity and lateral analysis.
• Experience with a consulting firm.
• Commitment to employee‑owned culture.

What We Believe

HDR values collaboration, trust, and community. We empower staff to bring authentic selves and innovative ideas to work each day.

Our Commitment

We are employee‑owned and dedicated to creating an inclusive environment. All groups are open to every employee, and we offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings.

Benefits

The targeted salary range for this position is $132,107 – $204,500, depending on experience and location.

Location

Primary: United States – North Carolina – Charlotte. (Other U.S. locations available.)

Schedule

Full‑time.

Employment Type

Regular.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal history, arrest, or conviction records. (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer)