Substation Senior Structural Engineer

HDR; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 132,107 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time away

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Substation Senior Structural Engineer to lead and execute structural engineering tasks for substation members. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in high-voltage electrical projects and possess a thorough background in structural design. The position requires strong leadership skills to mentor and guide team members while ensuring project quality and compliance. You will collaborate closely with other engineers and participate in technical training and development. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience in building design.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
• Experience in design calculations and layouts.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering tasks for substation structural members.
• Support physical substation layout designs and prepare specifications.
• Coordinate and perform quality checks for project deliverables.

Skills

Technical design experience with high‑voltage electrical switchyard projects

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

STAAD

RISA

Job description

Apply for the Substation Senior Structural Engineer role at HDR.

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners create a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion and ask ourselves, "What is our impact on the world?" Our work in the Power sector helps shape how electricity is generated, transmitted, and delivered as global energy demands grow. Join us to help advance reliable, resilient, and sustainable power systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, review, and execute structural engineering tasks for substation structural members such as rolled steel shapes, lattice steel framing, and folded plate tubular steel shapes, including detailed design, calculations, and detailing.
• Lead, oversee, review, and execute foundation design tasks using industry‑standard software.
• Support physical substation layout designs, plans, elevations/sections, details, and associated bills of materials.
• Prepare and review specifications for construction and materials.
• Assign project tasks and provide technical guidance to team members.
• Coordinate and perform quality checks and reviews for project deliverables per HDR Quality Management System requirements.
• Collaborate with transmission line civil/structural engineers and other discipline teams on standards development.
• Work independently and mentor project engineers, EITs, or CADD/designers.
• Lead multiple projects concurrently across different locations.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and technical leaders for training and development.
• Assist in developing technical papers and 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; California or Hawaii SE license is a plus.
• Technical design experience with high‑voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects up to 500 kV.
• Familiarity with NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASCE‑113, and other industry standards.
• Experience with PLS‑Tower, Mathcad Prime, STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L‑Pile or equivalent design software.
• Previous consulting firm experience.
• Minimum 10 years of technical design experience in high‑voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects.
• Working knowledge of AISC‑360, ASCE‑7, ACI‑318 and related standards.
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams and management staff.
• 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.
• Minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience in building design.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and structural analysis software such as RAM, ETABS or SAFE.
• Experience in design calculations and layouts.
• Ability to design and detail in steel, concrete, masonry, and wood.
• Understanding of gravity and lateral analysis.
• Previous experience with an architectural, engineering, or engineering‑consulting firm.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Benefits

HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, and performance. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, a referral bonus, tuition reimbursement, and more. The targeted salary range for this position is $132,107 – $204,500.

Primary Location

United States – North Carolina – Charlotte

Other Locations

United States – 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

Nov 24, 2025

Equal Opportunity Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.