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Substation Project Engineer *
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HDR .
HDR Engineering is currently seeking a
Substation Project Engineer
to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.
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?
Opportunities are available in these preferred locations: Austin, Ann Arbor, Boise, Bismark, 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.
Primary Responsibilities
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 EITs and/or Designers.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
Minimum 4 years of experience in substation design
Experience with one line diagrams, general arrangements, grounding, conduit plans, foundation plans, material lists, relay and control systems, control schematics, and wiring diagrams
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and electrical design software
Some travel may be required
Experience with substation design for 12kV through 500kV; experience through 765kV is an added benefit
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 and standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
Active participation 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. 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.
The targeted compensation range for this position (based on experience and location) is $76,608 - $158,976. The expected compensation may vary by location and experience. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, paid time away, parental leave, holidays, retirement savings with employer match, and tuition reimbursement.
Locations 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-California-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-Pennington; United States-California-Sacramento; United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill; United States-New York-New York; United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor; United States-North Dakota-Bismarck; United States-Portland
Industry: Power
Schedule: Full-time
Employee 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. 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
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Substation Project Engineer *
role at
HDR .
HDR Engineering is currently seeking a
Substation Project Engineer
to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.
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?
Opportunities are available in these preferred locations: Austin, Ann Arbor, Boise, Bismark, 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.
Primary Responsibilities
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 EITs and/or Designers.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
Minimum 4 years of experience in substation design
Experience with one line diagrams, general arrangements, grounding, conduit plans, foundation plans, material lists, relay and control systems, control schematics, and wiring diagrams
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and electrical design software
Some travel may be required
Experience with substation design for 12kV through 500kV; experience through 765kV is an added benefit
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 and standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
Active participation 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. 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.
The targeted compensation range for this position (based on experience and location) is $76,608 - $158,976. The expected compensation may vary by location and experience. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, paid time away, parental leave, holidays, retirement savings with employer match, and tuition reimbursement.
Locations 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-California-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-Pennington; United States-California-Sacramento; United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill; United States-New York-New York; United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor; United States-North Dakota-Bismarck; United States-Portland
Industry: Power
Schedule: Full-time
Employee 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. 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
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