Substation Senior Structural Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Substation Senior Structural Engineer to join its Power Delivery team in Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in high voltage electrical switchyard projects. This role offers excellent opportunities to lead and mentor while working on critical infrastructure projects. The position is full-time with a focus on delivering quality engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of structural engineering experience in building design.
• License as a Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) required.
• Experience in design calculations and layouts.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering tasks for substations.
• Support physical substation layout designs.
• Coordinate quality checks for project deliverables.

Skills

Structural design

Project management

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

ETABS

SAFE

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?.

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side‑by‑side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Senior Structural Engineer (Substation Sr. SE) to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, review, and/or 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 to design and fabricate.
• Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute foundation design tasks for substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and potentially other types, using industry standard software.
• Support physical substation layout designs, plans, elevations/sections, details, and associated bills of materials.
• Prepare and/or review specifications for construction & materials.
• Assign project tasks and provide technical guidance to 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 on an as‑needed basis.
• Collaborate with transmission line civil/structural engineers to cross‑train and share resources.
• Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards.
• Work independently and direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more Project Engineers, EIT’s, or CADD/Designers.
• Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
• Work with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to the discipline.
• May also assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
• Participate in project reviews as needed.
• Some travel may be required.

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

• SE license or ability to obtain preferred. SE license in Hawaii and California is a plus.
• Technical design experience with physical/outdoor design of high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500kV.
• 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.
• Previous consulting firm experience.
• Minimum 10 years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity, including foundation and steel structural design.
• Working knowledge of the latest AISC‑360, ASCE‑7, ACI‑318, and other industry standards.
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, and technical managers and project staff.
• 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
• A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience as it relates to building design
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar analytical software
• Experience in design calculations and layouts
• Ability to design and detail in steel, concrete, masonry and wood
• Requires understanding of gravity analysis and lateral analysis
• 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

Location

United States – North Carolina, Charlotte; Texas, Round Rock; Pennsylvania, Bethlehem; Oregon, Salem; Maryland, Baltimore; Montana, Missoula; Texas, Houston; California, Irvine; Wisconsin, Madison; New York, Buffalo; Washington, Tacoma; Nevada, Reno; Colorado, Fort Collins; California, Folsom; Oregon, Portland; Montana, Bozeman; Colorado, Durango; Washington, Seattle; Nevada, Las Vegas; Montana, Billings; Texas, Dallas; Montana, Helena; Washington, Spokane; Virginia, Arlington; Washington, Pasco; Texas, Austin; California, Claremont; Massachusetts, Boston; Colorado, Denver; Oregon, Bend; Missouri, St. Louis; Arizona, Tucson; Arkansas, Little Rock; Pennsylvania, Mechanicsburg; Washington, Olympia; Washington, Vancouver; Colorado, Colorado Springs; Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Hawaii, Honolulu; Maryland, Fulton; Arizona, Phoenix; Kentucky, Louisville; Georgia, Atlanta; South Carolina, Greenville; Illinois, Rosemont; California, Walnut Creek; Tennessee, Memphis; Montana, Kalispell; Virginia, Richmond; Washington, Gig Harbor; Rhode Island, Providence; Ohio, Cleveland; Florida, Tampa; Florida, West Palm Beach; Ohio, Columbus; Tennessee, Chattanooga; Kentucky, Lexington; Kansas, Olathe; Georgia, Pooler; Washington, Bellevue; Missouri, Kansas City; North Carolina, Wilmington; Tennessee, Nashville; California, San Jose; New Jersey, Newark; Florida, Pensacola; New Mexico, Albuquerque; New York, White Plains; Minnesota, St. Paul; California, San Francisco; South Carolina, Charleston; Virginia, Roanoke; South Carolina, Columbia; Virginia, Vienna; Florida, Orlando; Alaska, Anchorage; Minnesota, Minneapolis; Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh; New York, Syracuse; California, San Diego; Virginia, Norfolk; Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; Virginia, Glen Allen; California, Riverside; Nebraska, Lincoln; Montana, Butte; Florida, Miami; Nebraska, Omaha; New Jersey, Pennington; California, Sacramento; Connecticut, Rocky Hill; New York, New York; Michigan, Ann Arbor; Utah, Salt Lake City; North Carolina, Winston‑Salem; Virginia, Alexandria; Michigan, Detroit; North Dakota, Bismarck; Maine, Portland; California, Oakland; North Dakota, Fargo; New Hampshire, Manchester; New Jersey, Woodcliff Lake; Florida, Jacksonville; Illinois, Chicago; California, Los Angeles; Idaho, Boise; North Carolina, Raleigh; Texas, San Antonio; West Virginia, Charleston; Connecticut, Hartford.

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

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. Ready to learn more? Let’s work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. We’re always looking for great talent to join our global teams.