Data Center Substation Physical Designer

About the role

HDR Engineering is seeking a Data Center Substation Physical Designer to join our Substation group. This role is part of a growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

Responsibilities

• Work independently to perform substation design tasks, CADD design, develop design drawings and documents, modeling and/or analysis, prepare material lists, perform field reviews, and other tasks for simple to moderately complex projects
• Prepare physical substation design drawings, including General Arrangements, Sections, Grounding & Conduit Plans, and Foundation Plans
• Prepare substation material lists (BOM) including manufacturer part numbers, quantities, footage, etc
• Perform basic calculations, reports and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage) and substation systems to support engineers
• Understand client standards and complete small to moderately complex projects, exercising judgment in design criteria, evaluation, and design, subject to review by engineers
• Based upon experience, can perform most design responsibilities without assistance on simple projects, and may work independently, but with some engineering guidance on moderately complex projects
• Communicate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and client personnel

Requirements

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant industry experience
• A minimum of 5 years related industry experience
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tool
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential

Qualifications

• Associates or technical school degree or combination of education and relevant experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing Substation CADD layouts and design
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
• Experience in Protection and Control aspect of High Voltage (HV) Substation design, including preparation of One Line Diagrams, Relay and Control Systems Schematics, and Wiring Diagrams
• Extensive knowledge of the major components of substations and the types of drawings required to construct an electrical High Voltage (HV) substation
• Comprehensive knowledge of physical substation layout, elevations, grounding, foundations, and conduit

Benefits

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.

Pay

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.)

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular