Substation Project Engineer (PE)

About the role

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' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

Responsibilities

• Developing design deliverables including substation physical layouts, material lists, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation grounding, and major equipment wiring diagrams
• Preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports, and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage)
• Preparing equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing
• Coinciding design activities with other departments (Civil, Structural, Transmission Line, etc.)
• Assigning tasks and providing guidance to junior team members, and coordinating QC reviews for work performed by junior level engineers and/or designers
• Identifying and developing specific technical expertise and attending training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline
• Performing quality control reviews of projects from other teams on an as needed basis
• Working independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less-experienced EIT's and/or Designers
• Performing site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• P.E. License
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in substation design
• Specific experience performing aspects associated with substation design including substation layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, conduit plans and details, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material
• Strong computer skills, AutoCAD, Microstation, Microsoft Office and electrical design software (e.g., CDEGS)
• Previous experience with an architectural/ engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
• Some travel may be required
• Preference will be given candidates local to the Las Vegas, NV or Phoenix, AZ area
• Prior experience consulting or working for an electric utility considered a plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

Skills

• AutoCAD
• Microstation
• Microsoft Office
• Electrical design software (e.g., CDEGS)

Benefits

• 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

Business Class

Substation Engineering

Job Posting

Dec 8, 2025

Company Information

• 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.