Substation Civil / Structural EIT/Designer

Substation Civil - Structural Engineer HDR is looking for a Substation Civil - Structural Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. The successful candidate will be a part of a team that provides design support for large, medium, and small‑scale substation engineering projects. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self‑directed individual who wants to learn and take on new challenges. Responsibilities Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage). Prepare calculations, design sketches and redline drawings. Work with Designers and CADD Technicians to develop drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes and project specifications and requirements. Develop design deliverables including fabrication level steel drawings and foundation construction drawings. Participate on site visits during the design, construction and as‑built phases of projects. 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. Due to client contract requirements - US naturalized citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or related engineering field Master's degree Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in a team environment. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Self‑motivated and ability to take initiative. EIT certification or ability to pass the FE exam within 6 months strongly preferred. Candidates hired without their EIT will be titled "Designer" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression. Experience with Tedds, Lpile or similar structural design software. Prior experience consulting or working for an electric utility is a plus. Expose to substation design is a plus Local candidates preferred Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering Computer skills in Microsoft Office An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture Location: United States‑Virginia‑Glen Allen | Other Locations: United States‑Virginia‑Roanoke, United States‑Virginia‑Vienna | Schedule: Full‑time | Employee Status: Regular | Business Class: Substation Engineering | Job Posting: Jan 16, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr HDR, Inc.