Substation Structural EIT/Coordinator
HDR, Inc., Kansas City, MO, United States
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?
We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you'll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry‑recognised engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You'll work side‑by‑side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.
You will be part of a rapidly growing team working on a variety of exciting projects that will test your engineering skills and set you on a path for career growth. As an integral part of a team, you will prepare steel structure and foundation analysis & design of high‑voltage electrical switchyards and substation projects up to 500 kV, ranging from simple device replacements to large greenfield substation sites.
Your role will encompass the following:
Execute structural engineering tasks for a variety of substation structural members such as rolled steel shapes, lattice steel framing, and folded plate tubular steel shapes, including detailed design, calculations, and detailing for fabrication or development of load and concept drawings for submission to a steel fabricator.
Execute foundation design tasks for substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and other types, using industry‑standard software.
Work with Designers and CADD Technicians to develop drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes and project specifications.
Support physical substation layout designs, plans, elevations/sections, details, and associated bills of materials.
Prepare and/or review specifications for construction and materials.
Support multiple projects concurrently, with teams in different locations.
Perform site visits during the design, construction and as‑built phases of projects.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. Candidates without an EIT will be placed in a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
Willingness to obtain PE license and SE license.
Technical design experience with physical/outdoor design of high‑voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500 kV.
Familiarity with the latest NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASCE‑113, AISC‑360, ASCE‑7, ACI‑318 and other industry standards.
Experience using industry‑standard design software, including PLS‑Tower and Mathcad Prime.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
2+ years of technical design experience with high‑voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects, including foundation and steel structural design.
Experience using industry‑standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L‑Pile or equivalent.
Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams in multiple office locations.
Self‑starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong conceptual, organisational, problem‑solving and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering.
Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar.
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.
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 organisational 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.
Location & Employment Details Primary Location: United States – Missouri – Kansas City
Other Locations: United States – Missouri – St. Louis
Industry: Power
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Substation Engineering
Job Posting Date: Nov 6, 2025
#J-18808-Ljbffr
We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you'll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry‑recognised engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You'll work side‑by‑side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.
You will be part of a rapidly growing team working on a variety of exciting projects that will test your engineering skills and set you on a path for career growth. As an integral part of a team, you will prepare steel structure and foundation analysis & design of high‑voltage electrical switchyards and substation projects up to 500 kV, ranging from simple device replacements to large greenfield substation sites.
Your role will encompass the following:
Execute structural engineering tasks for a variety of substation structural members such as rolled steel shapes, lattice steel framing, and folded plate tubular steel shapes, including detailed design, calculations, and detailing for fabrication or development of load and concept drawings for submission to a steel fabricator.
Execute foundation design tasks for substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and other types, using industry‑standard software.
Work with Designers and CADD Technicians to develop drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes and project specifications.
Support physical substation layout designs, plans, elevations/sections, details, and associated bills of materials.
Prepare and/or review specifications for construction and materials.
Support multiple projects concurrently, with teams in different locations.
Perform site visits during the design, construction and as‑built phases of projects.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. Candidates without an EIT will be placed in a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
Willingness to obtain PE license and SE license.
Technical design experience with physical/outdoor design of high‑voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500 kV.
Familiarity with the latest NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASCE‑113, AISC‑360, ASCE‑7, ACI‑318 and other industry standards.
Experience using industry‑standard design software, including PLS‑Tower and Mathcad Prime.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
2+ years of technical design experience with high‑voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects, including foundation and steel structural design.
Experience using industry‑standard design software, including STAAD, RISA, MFAD, L‑Pile or equivalent.
Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams in multiple office locations.
Self‑starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong conceptual, organisational, problem‑solving and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering.
Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar.
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.
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 organisational 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.
Location & Employment Details Primary Location: United States – Missouri – Kansas City
Other Locations: United States – Missouri – St. Louis
Industry: Power
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Substation Engineering
Job Posting Date: Nov 6, 2025
#J-18808-Ljbffr