Substation Electrical Coordinator - Power

About the role

HDR is seeking new or recent electrical engineering graduates to join the Northern California Power Delivery Engineering team. This role offers exciting project opportunities and a chance to help clients achieve their clean energy goals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations
• Engineering document review, drawing review and revision
• Provide field construction support
• Aid in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications
• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports and designs for electrical substations
• Develop 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 and DC systems calculations and sizing, and substation grounding
• Perform site visits during the design, construction and as-built phases of projects
• Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
• Work independently on small projects or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Experience using electrical design software such as SKM PowerTools, ETAP or EasyPower (plus)
• Willingness to have a strong in-office presence 4-5 days a week
• Interest in engaging in technical and industry groups (IEEE, NAPE, EPRI, etc.)
• US Citizenship required
• Takes initiative and is flexible with embracing change in order to accomplish project goals
• Thrives in a team environment and has strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Openness to being mentored by Senior Engineers and Subject Matter Experts to support individual growth
• Prior internship/co-op experience in power, utilities, renewables and/or construction industries (plus)
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD
• Desire to pursue growth opportunities and obtain CA PE registration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, 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

$70,304.00 - $89,980.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Substation Engineering

Job Posting

Jun 3, 2026