Substation Structural Engineer

Substation Structural Engineer – Power Delivery Team HDR is seeking a Substation Structural Engineer to work with the Power Delivery Team on high‑voltage substation projects. The role may be based out of Charlotte, Raleigh, or Fort Mill (SC). The engineer will contribute to projects throughout the entire lifecycle, from conceptual design through construction and commissioning. Primary Responsibilities Lead, oversee, review, and/or 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. Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute foundation design tasks for substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and potentially other types, using industry standard software. Work with physical substation layout designs, plans, elevations/sections, details, and associated bills of materials. Prepare and/or review specifications for construction & materials. 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. Performs quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams on an as needed basis. Collaborate with transmission line civil/structural engineers to cross‑train and share resources. Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards. Work independently and direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more EIT's or CADD/Designers. Ability to support multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations. May also assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR's technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events. Participate in project reviews as needed. Some travel may be required. Preferred Qualifications 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 Risa 3D, RisaFoundation, L‑Pile, MFAD, Mathcad Prime, AutoCAD or MicroStation. 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. 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. Local candidates are preferred. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. Previous structural engineer experience. 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. Location Primary Location: United States – North Carolina – Charlotte Other Locations: United States – North Carolina – Raleigh, United States – South Carolina – Fort Mill Industry: Power | Schedule: Full‑time | Employee Status: Regular | Business Class: Substation Engineering | Job Posting: Jul 14, 2026 Employment Equity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr