Substation Site Civil Engineer – Power Delivery

HDR; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is a leading engineering firm where employee-owners are empowered to bring authentic ideas to work daily, shaping an inclusive environment that values every perspective. The Substation Site Civil Engineer role supports HDR’s Power Delivery team, driving high-voltage substation projects from concept through construction and commissioning with a collaborative, multi-discipline approach.

The position emphasizes technical design of grading, drainage, and stormwater plans, strong coordination

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; PE license required or clearly licensed by state licensing board.
• Experience in power market sector project execution and high-voltage switchyard/substation design.

Responsibilities

• Lead site civil engineering tasks for high-voltage substation projects, including grading, drainage, and stormwater controls.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary substation teams (electrical, structural, geotechnical, environmental).
• Prepare / review construction specs, permits, and materials.
• Mentor junior designers and engineers; support multiple projects concurrently.

Skills

Civil engineering

PE license

Project coordination

Written & verbal communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Stormwater Modeling Software

HydroCAD

HEC-RAS

Civil 3D/SSA

Plant 3D

Revit

PLS CAD

Job description

HDR is a leading engineering firm where employee-owners are empowered to bring authentic ideas to work daily, shaping an inclusive environment that values every perspective. The Substation Site Civil Engineer role supports HDR’s Power Delivery team, driving high-voltage substation projects from concept through construction and commissioning with a collaborative, multi-discipline approach.

The position emphasizes technical design of grading, drainage, and stormwater plans, strong coordination