Structural EIT/ Structural Designer

At 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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Structural EIT/ Structural Designer to join our established team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and analysis of substation structural components, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for utility and industrial clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design of steel structures, foundations, and support systems in compliance with applicable codes (ASCE, ACI, AISC, IEEE, NESC).
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
• Review vendor shop drawings for conformance to construction documents.
• Coordinate with electrical, civil, and protection & control engineers to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Conduct site visits for data collection, constructability reviews, and field engineering support.
• Support project management activities including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and client communication.
• Progress into developing physical layout designs for high-voltage substations (69kV to 500kV), including equipment arrangement, bus configurations, and bill of materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of “Designer” and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from ABET accredited University.
• Interest in learning Power Industry standards (IEEE, ANSI, NESC, ASCE).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

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.