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HDR · 1 day ago

Senior Substation Civil / Structural Engineer

Roanoke, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

HDR is a company that values inclusion and employee engagement, and they are seeking a Senior Substation Civil / Structural Engineer to provide design support for substation engineering projects. The successful candidate will lead foundation design tasks and collaborate with engineers while ensuring quality checks for project deliverables.

ArchitectureConsulting

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Meisha Jackson, CIR

Responsibilities

Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute foundation design tasks for transmission line and substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, grillage, driven piles, and potentially other types, using industry standard software

May support, lead, or review transmission line design tasks, including PLS-CADD modeling, structure spotting and design, and associated bills of materials

May support physical substation layout designs, plans, elevations/sections, details, and associated bills of materials

Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing

Assigns project tasks and provides technical guidance to project team members

Coordinates and/or performs 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 ass needed basis

Collaborate with transmission line civil/structural engineers to cross-train and share resources

Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more Project Engineers, EIT's, or CADD/Designers

Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently utilizing teams in different locations

Works with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and will attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline

May also assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR's technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events

Participates in project reviews as needed

Qualification

Foundation designHigh voltage substation designProfessional Engineer licenseDesign software proficiencyAISC-360 knowledgeASCE-7 knowledgeACI-318 knowledgeDesign calculationsCommunication skillsProblem solving skillsCollaboration skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience as it relates to building design

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license

Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar analytical software

Experience in design calculations and layouts

Ability to design and detail in steel, concrete, masonry and wood

Requires understanding of gravity analysis and lateral analysis

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

Preferred

10+ 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, ASCE 113 and other industry standards

Experience using industry standard design software, including STAAD, RISE, MFAD, & L-Pile

Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, and technical managers and project staff

Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills preferred

Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Previous consulting firm experience desired

Some travel may be required

Preference given to local candidates