Senior Structural Engineer

Responsibilities Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute structural engineering tasks for a variety of transmission line and substation structural members, utilizing folded plate tubular steel, lattice, and/or standard shapes. Engineering duties may include detailed design, calculations, and detailing for fabrication or development of loading and concept drawings for submittal to a steel manufacturer to design and fabricate. 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 as‑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. Some travel may be required. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Structural Engineering. Experience using industry standard design software, including PLS‑Tower and Mathcad Prime. Previous consulting firm experience. Familiarity with the latest AISC, ASCE, ANSI, and other industry standards. Experience using industry standard design software such as L‑Pile and MFAD. Required Qualifications 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. Primary Location: United States-Florida-Orlando Other Locations: United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Florida-Tampa Industry: Power Schedule: Full‑time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Substation Engineering Job Posting: Apr 3, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr