Substation Project Structural Engineer

Substation Project Structural Engineer

Join to apply for the Substation Project Structural Engineer role  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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking ourselves:
What is our impact on the world? We believe electricity powers modern life and, as part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow.

• Execute structural engineering tasks for various substation structural members such as rolled steel shapes, lattice steel framing, and folded plate tubular steel shapes. Duties include detailed design, calculations, and detailing for fabrication or development of load and concept drawings for submittal to a steel fabricator.
• Execute foundation design tasks for substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and potentially other types, using industry standard software.
• Prepare and/or review specifications for construction and materials.
• Assign project tasks to EITs and provide technical guidance to non-structural project team members.
• Coordinate and/or perform quality checks and reviews for project deliverables per the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures to deliver a world-class quality product to the client. Perform quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams on an as-needed basis.
• Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards.
• Work independently, mentor, and train one or more EITs and designers.
• Execute multiple projects concurrently, collaborating with teams in different locations.
• Participate in project reviews as needed.
• Travel may be required.

• Technical design experience with physical/outdoor design of high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity.
• Familiarity with the latest NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASCE‑113 and other industry standards.
• Experience using industry standard design software, including PLS‑Tower, Mathcad Prime, AutoCAD or Micro Station.
• Minimum 5 years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects, including foundation and steel structural design.
• Working knowledge of the latest AISC‑360, ASCE‑7, ACI‑318, and other industry standards.
• Experience using industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L‑Pile or equivalent.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Previous structural engineer experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Primary

Location:

United States‑North Carolina‑Charlotte

Other Locations (selected):
United States‑Texas‑Round Rock, United States‑Pennsylvania‑Bethlehem, United States‑Oregon‑Salem, United States‑Maryland‑Baltimore, United States‑Montana‑Missoula, United States‑Texas‑Houston, United States‑California‑Irvine, United States‑Wisconsin‑Madison, United States‑New York‑Buffalo, United States‑Washington‑Tacoma, United States‑Nevada‑Reno, United States‑Colorado‑Fort Collins, United States‑California‑Folsom, United States‑Oregon‑Portland, United States‑Montana‑Bozeman, United States‑Colorado‑Durango, United States‑Washington‑Seattle, United States‑Nevada‑Las Vegas, United States‑Montana‑Billings, United States‑Texas‑Dallas, United States‑Montana‑Helena, United…