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Substation Project Engineer
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HDR . HDR employee-owners are engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, and we are empowered to bring our 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 in our communities, we consider our impact on the world.
HDR Engineering is currently seeking a
Substation Project Engineer
to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.
Opportunities are available in these preferred locations:
Austin
Ann Arbor
Boise
Bismarck
Billings
Charlotte
Chicago
Denver
Irvine
Fort Worth
Houston
Honolulu
Kansas City
Madison
Minneapolis
Missoula
Omaha
Phoenix
Portland (OR & ME)
Richmond
Raleigh
Sacramento/Folsom
San Diego
Seattle
Spokane
St Louis
Syracuse
Responsibilities You will be part of a rapidly growing team aiming to advance your career. With foundational expertise in high voltage substation design, including physical and protection & controls design, you will be prepared to undertake more complex responsibilities and work independently, while at times directing, mentoring, training, or supervising less-experienced EITs and Designers.
Support preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensure that schedules and budgets are met
Understand 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 materials
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, lightning 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
Work independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less-experienced EITs and Designers
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum 4 years of experience in substation design
Experience with substation design elements including One Line Diagrams, General Arrangements, Sections, Grounding, Conduit Plans, Foundation Plans, Material Lists, Relay and Control Systems, Control Schematics, and Wiring Diagrams
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) and electrical design software
Some travel may be required
Experience with 12kV through 500kV design; 765kV experience is a plus
Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm is desired
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 (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit)
Commitment to being an active participant in 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, shaping our collaborative culture and connecting us with 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 can 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, health, performance, and success, including 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 compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and location. The stated benefits apply to full-time regular positions; temporary and part-time roles are eligible for limited benefits. The targeted salary range is $76,608 - $158,976, with variations by location.
Primary Location:
United States-Arizona-Phoenix
Other Locations:
United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-New York-Buffalo, United States-Washington-Tacoma, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-Colorado-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-California-Claremont, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-California-San Jose, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-Colorado-Sacramento, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-New York-New York, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-Virginia-Alexandria, United States-Michigan-Detroit, United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-California-Oakland, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-West Virginia-Charleston, United States-Connecticut-Hartford
Industry Power
Schedule Full-time
Employment Status Regular
Job Posting Mar 11, 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 Project Engineer
role at
HDR . HDR employee-owners are engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, and we are empowered to bring our 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 in our communities, we consider our impact on the world.
HDR Engineering is currently seeking a
Substation Project Engineer
to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.
Opportunities are available in these preferred locations:
Austin
Ann Arbor
Boise
Bismarck
Billings
Charlotte
Chicago
Denver
Irvine
Fort Worth
Houston
Honolulu
Kansas City
Madison
Minneapolis
Missoula
Omaha
Phoenix
Portland (OR & ME)
Richmond
Raleigh
Sacramento/Folsom
San Diego
Seattle
Spokane
St Louis
Syracuse
Responsibilities You will be part of a rapidly growing team aiming to advance your career. With foundational expertise in high voltage substation design, including physical and protection & controls design, you will be prepared to undertake more complex responsibilities and work independently, while at times directing, mentoring, training, or supervising less-experienced EITs and Designers.
Support preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensure that schedules and budgets are met
Understand 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 materials
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, lightning 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
Work independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less-experienced EITs and Designers
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum 4 years of experience in substation design
Experience with substation design elements including One Line Diagrams, General Arrangements, Sections, Grounding, Conduit Plans, Foundation Plans, Material Lists, Relay and Control Systems, Control Schematics, and Wiring Diagrams
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) and electrical design software
Some travel may be required
Experience with 12kV through 500kV design; 765kV experience is a plus
Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm is desired
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 (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit)
Commitment to being an active participant in 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, shaping our collaborative culture and connecting us with 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 can 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, health, performance, and success, including 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 compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and location. The stated benefits apply to full-time regular positions; temporary and part-time roles are eligible for limited benefits. The targeted salary range is $76,608 - $158,976, with variations by location.
Primary Location:
United States-Arizona-Phoenix
Other Locations:
United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-New York-Buffalo, United States-Washington-Tacoma, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-Colorado-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-California-Claremont, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-California-San Jose, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-Colorado-Sacramento, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-New York-New York, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-Virginia-Alexandria, United States-Michigan-Detroit, United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-California-Oakland, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-West Virginia-Charleston, United States-Connecticut-Hartford
Industry Power
Schedule Full-time
Employment Status Regular
Job Posting Mar 11, 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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