Substation Structural EIT/Coordinator

HDR, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a structural engineer to join our power team in Missouri/Kansas City. You will perform steel structure and foundation analysis for high‑voltage substations up to 500 kV, collaborating with designers and CAD staff to ensure code compliance and constructability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, 2+ years of HV switchyard experience, and a drive to obtain PE/SE licenses as you grow within the practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering.
• EIT certification or pursuing it for career progression.
• 2+ years of technical design experience with HV switchyard and substation projects up to 500 kV.
• Familiarity with industry standards (NESC/NEC/IEEE/ASCE, etc.).
• Experience using STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural analysis and design for substation structures and foundations.
• Develop drawings and details for fabrication and substation layouts.
• Coordinate with Designers and CAD Technicians to meet codes and specs.
• Support site visits during design, construction, and as-built phases.

Skills

HV design experience

Team collaboration

Written communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD

RISA

MFAD

L-Pile

PLS-Tower

Mathcad Prime

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?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

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.

You will be part of a rapidly growing team working on a variety of exciting projects that will test your engineering skills and set you on a path for career growth. As an integral part of a team, you will prepare steel structure and foundation analysis & design on high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects up to 500kV ranging in scale from simple device replacements to large greenfield substation sites. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self‑directed individual who is eager to learn and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

The role will encompass the following:

• 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.
• Execute foundation design tasks for substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and potentially other types, using industry standard software.
• Work with Designers and CADD Technicians to develop drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes and project specifications and requirements.
• Support physical substation layout designs, plans, elevations/sections, details, and associated bills of materials.
• Prepare and/or review specifications for construction & materials.
• Ability to support multiple projects concurrently, with teams in different locations.
• Perform site visits during the design, construction and as-built phases of projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. (Candidates without their EIT will be placed in a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression)
• Willingness to obtain PE license and SE license.
• 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, AISC-360, ASCE-7, ACI-318, and other industry standards.
• Experience using industry standard design software, including PLS-Tower and Mathcad Prime.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• 2+ years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity, including foundation and steel structural design.
• Experience using industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L-Pile, or Equivalent.
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams in multiple office locations.
• 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 Structural Engineering
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Primary Location

United States - Missouri - Kansas City

Other Locations

United States - Missouri - St Louis

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Jul 21, 2026

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.