Substation Senior Structural Engineer

HDR; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 132,107 - 204,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Substation Senior Structural Engineer to design and oversee high-voltage substation structural components. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, a PE license, and at least 10 years of experience in structural engineering, focusing on high-voltage substations. This position offers a competitive salary range of $132,107 to $204,500 based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience related to building design.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the job location.
• Understanding of gravity and lateral analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute structural engineering tasks for substation members.
• Prepare and review construction specifications.
• Mentor, train, or supervise Project Engineers and Designers.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

STAAD

RISA

Job description

Substation Senior Structural Engineer

Join HDR’s Power Delivery team as a Substation Senior Structural Engineer (Substation Sr. SE) responsible for the design, review, and oversight of high‑voltage substation structural components up to 500 kV.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute structural engineering tasks for substation members such as rolled steel shapes, lattice steel framing, and folded plate tubular steel shapes, including detailed design, calculations, and fabrication detailing.
• Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute foundation design tasks for substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, and driven piles, using industry‑standard software.
• Support physical layout designs, plans, elevations, sections, details, and associated bills of materials.
• Prepare or review construction specifications and materials.
• Assign project tasks and provide technical guidance to team members.
• Coordinate and perform quality checks and reviews for project deliverables in accordance with HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements.
• Collaborate with transmission line civil/structural engineers for cross‑training and resource sharing.
• Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards.
• Work independently and mentor, train, or supervise Project Engineers, EITs, or CADD/Designers.
• Lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
• Participate in technical training, seminars, and develop technical papers or presentations for industry conferences.
• Participate in project reviews as needed; some travel may be required.

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
• SE license or ability to obtain; preference for Hawaii or California license.
• Experience with physical/outdoor design of high‑voltage switchyard and substation 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, or equivalents.
• Previous consulting firm experience.
• Minimum 10 years of technical design experience in high‑voltage substation projects, including foundation and steel structural design.
• Strong communication, 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.
• Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience related to building design.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the job location (PE or P.Eng).
• Experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar analytical software.
• Experience in design calculations, layouts, and detailing of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood.
• Understanding of gravity and lateral analysis.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Commitment to HDR’s employee‑owned culture is a must.

Location and Compensation

Primary: Charlotte, North Carolina. Other locations include Texas (Round Rock, Houston), Pennsylvania (Bethlehem, Mechanicsburg), Oregon (Salem, Portland), Maryland (Baltimore), Montana (Missoula, Bozeman), California (Irvine, Claremont, San Francisco), Washington (Spokane, Tacoma, Seattle), and many other U.S. sites.

Salary range: $132,107 – $204,500 (based on skills, experience, education and location).

Schedule: Full‑time. Employment type: Regular.

Posting date: Nov 24 2025.

HDR is an affirmative‑action and Equal‑Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.