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At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR's growing Power Delivery Group is hiring a Substation Structural Engineer to join our Florida team in our Orlando, FL office. This position can also be based in our Tampa office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, specifications, drawings and calculations for structural steel and foundation designs related to substation projects.
• Perform routine engineering assignments requiring application of standard engineering codes, techniques, and procedures.
• Participate in and lead civil structures condition assessments and demonstrated report writing ability.
• Analyze available project information, formulate work processes, and execute work within schedules and budgets.
• Work independently on projects or with teams on larger projects.
• Interface with internal and external clients.
• May perform some project management tasks as related to technical work assignments
• Field work and some overnight travel will be required.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years of civil structural experience relating to substation engineering
• Demonstrated ability to perform structural and civil engineering calculations with minimal supervision
• PE License
• Experience performing steel structure retrofit/modification analyses
• Strong foundation design experience for steel structures and control enclosures
• Experience reviewing and interpreting geotechnical recommendations
• Experience developing structural drawings for fabrication
• Experience with any of these structural analysis programs (such as RISA, REVIT Structural, RAM Structural System, SAP 2000 or StaadPro; Enercalc, MFAD, PLS-Caisson or LPile), MathCAD, and MS Office Suite
• Civil 3D experience

Preferred Qualifications

• AutoCAD or Microstation experience is a plus.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.