Substation Structural EIT/Coordinator

HDR; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Substation Structural Engineer to join our growing Power team. You will lead design and analysis for high voltage switchyards and substations up to 500 kV, including steel structures and foundations, and collaborate with PMs across multiple offices.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong communication, and the ability to manage several projects concurrently while advancing toward PE licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, RISA, STAAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar software.
• Microsoft Office proficiency and a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering tasks for substation structures, including steel framing and foundations.
• Design foundations (piers, footings, piles) using recognized software.
• Coordinate with PMs and designers across offices to develop drawings and specs.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA

STAAD

ETABS

SAFE

SAP

RAM

Tedds

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 of 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.

Working in close coordination with Project Managers (PM) and project teams in multiple office locations to lead, review, and execute the structural engineering and design components of substation projects your 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.
• Working 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.
• Performing 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
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United States-Missouri-Kansas City Other Locations: United States-Missouri-St Louis Industry: Power Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Substation Engineering Job Posting: Jul 21, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.