Substation Structural Engineer — Shape the Grid & Impact

HDR; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 77,539 - 110,770; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time away

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Substation Structural Engineer to join our Power Delivery Team. This role may be based in Charlotte, Raleigh, or Fort Mill, but Roanoke, VA is a listed location; you will support high-voltage substation projects across multiple sites with opportunity to mentor EITs and Designers.

Responsibilities include leading structural design, foundation work, quality checks, and collaboration with civil/structural engineers while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer license recognized by the licensing board for the position location is required.
• Prior structural engineer experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute structural engineering tasks for substation members (rolled steel shapes, lattice framing, folded plate tubular shapes).
• Lead foundation design tasks for substation structures (drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles).
• Coordinate with layout designs, plans, elevations, and BOMs; prepare specifications for construction & materials.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA

STAAD

SAP

ETABS

Job description

HDR is seeking a Substation Structural Engineer to join our Power Delivery Team. This role may be based in Charlotte, Raleigh, or Fort Mill, but Roanoke, VA is a listed location; you will support high-voltage substation projects across multiple sites with opportunity to mentor EITs and Designers.

Responsibilities include leading structural design, foundation work, quality checks, and collaboration with civil/structural engineers while traveling as needed.