Primary Responsibilities include
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
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
Support physical substation layout designs, plans, elevations/sections, details, and associated bills of materials
Prepare and /or review specifications for construction & materials Coordinates 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
Minimum of 3 years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity, 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
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
- 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 and other industry standards
Experience using industry standard design software, including PLS software and Mathcad Prime
Previous consulting firm experience
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
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.