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Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google 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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
HDR is looking for a
Substation Engineer
to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.
The primary duties of the Substation Engineer include physical substation, protection, and control engineering for High Voltage Electric Utility projects, 12 kV through 500 kV. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission substation projects across the globe.
Specific duties of the
Substation Engineer
include:
Support preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensure that schedules and budgets are met Understands 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 Understands 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.) Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing Coordinate design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.) Effectively communicate and coordinate project activities with manager, clients, and others as needed Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less-experienced EIT's and/or Designers. Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference given to local candidates. Experience working for an A/E/C 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 depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits. In Rhode Island: $81,586 - $116,550. In CT: $85,470 - $122,100.
Primary Location:
United States-Maine-Portland
Other Locations:
United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-Rhode Island-Providence
Industry:
Power
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
BusinessClass:
Power Generation
Job Posting:
Jun 26, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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Substation Engineer
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HDR Continue with Google Continue with Google 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Substation Engineer
role at
HDR Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Sign in to access AI-powered advices
Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google 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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
HDR is looking for a
Substation Engineer
to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.
The primary duties of the Substation Engineer include physical substation, protection, and control engineering for High Voltage Electric Utility projects, 12 kV through 500 kV. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission substation projects across the globe.
Specific duties of the
Substation Engineer
include:
Support preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensure that schedules and budgets are met Understands 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 Understands 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.) Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing Coordinate design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.) Effectively communicate and coordinate project activities with manager, clients, and others as needed Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less-experienced EIT's and/or Designers. Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference given to local candidates. Experience working for an A/E/C 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 depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits. In Rhode Island: $81,586 - $116,550. In CT: $85,470 - $122,100.
Primary Location:
United States-Maine-Portland
Other Locations:
United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-Rhode Island-Providence
Industry:
Power
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
BusinessClass:
Power Generation
Job Posting:
Jun 26, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Management, Consulting, and Engineering Industries Oil and Gas, Utilities, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HDR by 2x Get notified about new Electrical Engineer jobs in
Rocky Hill, CT . Wethersfield, CT $90,000 - $140,000 7 months ago Cheshire, CT $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 1 day ago Wallingford, CT $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 1 week ago Northford, CT $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 3 weeks ago Hartford, CT $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 2 days ago Windsor, CT $125,000.00 - $160,000.00 1 week ago Engineer, Transmission Interconnections and Services (Hybrid)
Hartford, CT $97,570.00 - $108,410.00 2 days ago Cromwell, CT $100,000 - $125,000 1 day ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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