Project Engineer (Substation Design)

About the role

HDR Engineering is seeking a Substation Project Engineer to join a growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. This role supports the design of high voltage electric utility projects ranging from small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission substation projects globally.

Responsibilities

• Support preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets, ensuring they are met
• Understand physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material
• 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, lighting protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.)
• Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing
• Cook up 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 EIT's and/or Designers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• Previous experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Skills

• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Experience with Revit, SKM, AGI, and Easy Power
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles
• Ability to prepare detailed designs and calculations
• Excellent communication and coordination skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package 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

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

Business Class

Substation Engineering