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Power Project Engineer (Substation)
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HDR . 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 weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: HDR inc. Our aim is to help you develop a career with a broader impact, both locally and globally. Responsibilities
Understanding physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material. Support preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensure that schedules and budgets are met. Understand protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring. Prepare calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.). Review project documents for areas of conflict with other disciplines. Write and edit project specifications. Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing. Coordinate the work of the power design team through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project. Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance. Coordinate workload to complete the deliverable on schedule. Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines. Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, COs, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into project documents. Provide construction contract administration as needed. Work independently and may direct, mentor, train, quality check, and/or supervise efforts of other Engineers, Project Coordinators or Designers, or BIM Technicians as needed. Perform other duties as needed. Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in Engineering. California Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain within 12 months. A minimum of 3 years experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector (Utilities, Substation, Transmission, Renewables, etc.). Specific experience performing aspects associated with substation design including One Line Diagrams, General Arrangements, Grounding & Conduit Plans, Foundation Plans, Material Lists, Relay and Control Systems, Control Schematics and Wiring Diagrams is required. Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Professional Engineer (PE) license. Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector. Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit). An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture. 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. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $85,470 to $122,100 annually and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Primary Location: United States-California-Sacramento Industry: Power Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular Business Class: Substation Engineering Job Posting: Sep 3, 2025 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. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management, Consulting, and Engineering Industries
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Join to apply for the
Power Project Engineer (Substation)
role at
HDR . 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 weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: HDR inc. Our aim is to help you develop a career with a broader impact, both locally and globally. Responsibilities
Understanding physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material. Support preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensure that schedules and budgets are met. Understand protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring. Prepare calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.). Review project documents for areas of conflict with other disciplines. Write and edit project specifications. Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing. Coordinate the work of the power design team through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project. Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance. Coordinate workload to complete the deliverable on schedule. Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines. Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, COs, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into project documents. Provide construction contract administration as needed. Work independently and may direct, mentor, train, quality check, and/or supervise efforts of other Engineers, Project Coordinators or Designers, or BIM Technicians as needed. Perform other duties as needed. Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in Engineering. California Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain within 12 months. A minimum of 3 years experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector (Utilities, Substation, Transmission, Renewables, etc.). Specific experience performing aspects associated with substation design including One Line Diagrams, General Arrangements, Grounding & Conduit Plans, Foundation Plans, Material Lists, Relay and Control Systems, Control Schematics and Wiring Diagrams is required. Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Professional Engineer (PE) license. Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector. Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit). An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture. 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. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $85,470 to $122,100 annually and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Primary Location: United States-California-Sacramento Industry: Power Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular Business Class: Substation Engineering Job Posting: Sep 3, 2025 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. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management, Consulting, and Engineering Industries
Power Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HDR by 2x
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