Substation Site Civil Engineer

HDR•Raleigh, NC

71d

About The Position

HDR is seeking a Substation Site Civil Engineer to contribute to its Power Delivery team, providing engineering design and technical support for high-voltage substation projects. The role supports the delivery of safe, resilient, high-quality infrastructure for utility and energy clients in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Work may span the project lifecycle, from conceptual design through construction and commissioning support. The engineer leads, oversees, reviews, and/or performs site civil engineering work, including grading, drainage, stormwater, and erosion and sediment control plans. The role also involves establishing technical standards and practices, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, preparing and reviewing construction and materials specifications, preparing and submitting permits, and coordinating with permitting authorities. The engineer monitors industry practices and emerging technologies, performs quality checks and reviews under HDR’s Quality Management Systems, and may review work from other teams. The position calls for working independently and may include directing, mentoring, training, or supervising EITs and CADD/Designers. The engineer may support multiple concurrent projects with teams in different locations, participate in project reviews, assist with technical papers or presentations, and travel as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the position's location, such as a PE or P.Eng license.
Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
Computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software; examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit.
Commitment to active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
Technical design experience with physical/outdoor design of high-voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity.
Familiarity with DOT access-road requirements, stormwater requirements, local erosion and sediment control regulations, FEMA flood plain requirements, and other industry standards; local candidates are preferred.
At least 5 years of technical site civil design experience with high-voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects.
Experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and stormwater modeling software such as HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, and Civil 3D/SSA.
Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
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.

Responsibilities

Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute site civil engineering tasks, including grading, drainage, stormwater, and erosion and sediment control plans.
Establish and maintain technical standards, guidelines, and recommended practices.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary substation teams, including physical, structural, electrical, geotechnical, and environmental disciplines.
Prepare and/or review construction and materials specifications.
Prepare and submit permits and coordinate with permitting authorities.
Monitor industry best practices and emerging technologies related to substation site design.
Perform or coordinate quality checks and reviews of project deliverables in accordance with HDR Quality Management Systems requirements, processes, and procedures; review work from other teams as needed.
Work independently and direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise EITs or CADD/Designers.
Support multiple concurrent projects, including work with teams in different locations.
Possibly assist with developing technical papers and presentations for industry conferences or other events.
Participate in project reviews as needed.
Travel as required.