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Substation EIT/Designer
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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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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
Primary Responsibilities
HDR Engineering is seeking a Substation EIT/Coordinator to join our team of Power Delivery professionals. The successful candidate will be part of a team that executes technical design on substation engineering projects ranging from simple device replacements to large greenfield design projects.
This is a growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who is eager to learn and take on new challenges.
Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage) and substation systems under the direction of more senior engineers and designers. The candidate will seek knowledge in both the Protection and Control (Indoor) and Physical (Outdoor) aspects of HV Substation design.
Work under the direction of Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s) with responsibilities including:
Preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage).
Preparation of calculations, design sketches and redline drawings.
Developing drawings with Designers and CADD Technicians in accordance with national design standards, safety codes and project specifications.
Developing design deliverables including one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA schemes, communications plans, substation physical layouts, material lists, conduit and cable sizing/routing, AC/DC systems calculations and sizing, and substation grounding.
Performing site visits as needed during design, construction and as-built phases of projects.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Computer skills in Microsoft Office
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in electrical substation design or related field
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.
Location and Details
Primary Location: United States-South Dakota-Rapid City
Industry: Power
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Substation Engineering
Job Posting: Jun 16, 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
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management, Consulting, and Engineering
Industries
Oil and Gas, Utilities, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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Substation EIT/Designer
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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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
Primary Responsibilities
HDR Engineering is seeking a Substation EIT/Coordinator to join our team of Power Delivery professionals. The successful candidate will be part of a team that executes technical design on substation engineering projects ranging from simple device replacements to large greenfield design projects.
This is a growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who is eager to learn and take on new challenges.
Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage) and substation systems under the direction of more senior engineers and designers. The candidate will seek knowledge in both the Protection and Control (Indoor) and Physical (Outdoor) aspects of HV Substation design.
Work under the direction of Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s) with responsibilities including:
Preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage).
Preparation of calculations, design sketches and redline drawings.
Developing drawings with Designers and CADD Technicians in accordance with national design standards, safety codes and project specifications.
Developing design deliverables including one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA schemes, communications plans, substation physical layouts, material lists, conduit and cable sizing/routing, AC/DC systems calculations and sizing, and substation grounding.
Performing site visits as needed during design, construction and as-built phases of projects.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Computer skills in Microsoft Office
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in electrical substation design or related field
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.
Location and Details
Primary Location: United States-South Dakota-Rapid City
Industry: Power
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Substation Engineering
Job Posting: Jun 16, 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
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
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 Designer jobs in Rapid City, SD.
#J-18808-Ljbffr