Senior Substation Engineer
About the role
HDR Engineering is seeking a Substation Senior Engineer to join our growing Colorado Power Delivery program. This role involves managing the execution of all aspects of substation projects, from scope and proposal development to project closeout, quality control, schedule, and budget management.
Responsibilities
- Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations including one-line diagrams, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, and the selection of substation equipment.
- Interface with clients, including utilities, developers, manufacturers, and other consultants for executing project requirements, including design reviews, construction support, technical recommendations, change management.
- Develop and manage non-technical project requirements, including project schedule, project budgets, change orders, and contract agreements.
- May also be responsible for overseeing non-engineering components of projects, including environmental permitting, land acquisition, construction management, and other services.
- Act as lead design engineer on multiple projects simultaneously and able to guide and teach supporting production design engineers, with capability to stamp projects as required.
- Leads the QA/QC process on projects and is committed to delivering world class quality.
- Leverage and/or develop client relationships to develop new substation opportunities.
- Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more PM's, Project Engineers, EIT’s, CADD/Designers, and administrative staff.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of substation design experience required and understanding each role in substation design and can coordinate properly.
- Minimum of 5 years of overall experience including project leadership and staff management experience preferred.
- Experience managing multiple engineering assignments concurrently.
- Experience in 15kV through 345kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams and project staff and work-sharing with staff in other locations preferred.
- Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of experience.
- Professional Engineers (PE) license.
- Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit).
Skills
Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience in 15kV through 345kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams and project staff and work-sharing with staff in other locations preferred.
- Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package 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.) Colorado: $109,270.00 - $171,710.00
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Business Class
Substation Engineering
Job Posting
Mar 3, 2026
Company Information
HDR is 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.