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Substation Project Engineer *HDR • Glen Allen, VA, US
Substation Project Engineer •

Substation Project Engineer •

HDR • Glen Allen, VA, US
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Overview

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  • role at HDR

HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Substation Project Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

Opportunities are available in these preferred locations :

  • Austin
  • Ann Arbor
  • Boise
  • Bismark
  • Billings
  • Charlotte
  • Chicago
  • Denver
  • Irvine
  • Fort Worth
  • Houston
  • Honolulu
  • Kansas City
  • Madison
  • Minneapolis
  • Missoula
  • Omaha
  • Phoenix
  • Portland (OR & ME)
  • Richmond
  • Raleigh
  • Sacramento / Folsom
  • San Diego
  • Seattle
  • Spokane
  • St Louis
  • Syracuse
  • Responsibilities

  • Support preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensure that schedules and budgets are met
  • Understands physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC / DC power systems, and associated bills of material
  • Understands 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
  • Coordinate design activities with other departments (Civil / Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.)
  • Effectively communicate and coordinate project activities with manager, clients, and others as needed
  • Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and / or supervise efforts of less-experienced EITs and / or Designers
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in substation design
  • Specific experience performing aspects associated with substation design, including : One Line Diagrams, General Arrangements, Sections, Grounding, Conduit Plans, Foundation Plans, Material Lists, Relay and Control Systems, Control Schematics, and Wiring Diagrams
  • Strong computer skills Microsoft Office and electrical design software
  • Some travel may be required
  • Experience with substation design for 12kV through 500kV desired, experience through 765kV an added benefit
  • Previous experience with an architectural / engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
  • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) 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
  • What We Believe

    HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

    Our Commitment

    As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

    Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic / Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

    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. 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.) The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $76,608 - $158,976. New Jersey is $92,736.00 - $144,000.00.

    Locations

  • Primary Location : United States-Arizona-Phoenix
  • Other Locations :
  • United States-Texas-Round Rock

  • United States-North Carolina-Charlotte
  • United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem
  • United States-Oregon-Salem
  • United States-Maryland-Baltimore
  • United States-Montana-Missoula
  • United States-Texas-Houston
  • United States-California-Irvine
  • United States-Wisconsin-Madison
  • United States-New York-Buffalo
  • United States-Washington-Tacoma
  • United States-Nevada-Reno
  • United States-Colorado-Fort Collins
  • United States-California-Folsom
  • United States-Oregon-Portland
  • United States-Montana-Bozeman
  • United States-Colorado-Durango
  • United States-Washington-Seattle
  • United States-Nevada-Las Vegas
  • United States-Montana-Billings
  • United States-Texas-Dallas
  • United States-Montana-Helena
  • United States-Washington-Spokane
  • United States-Virginia-Arlington
  • United States-Washington-Pasco
  • United States-Texas-Austin
  • United States-California-Claremont
  • United States-Massachusetts-Boston
  • United States-Colorado-Denver
  • United States-Oregon-Bend
  • United States-Missouri-St Louis
  • United States-Arizona-Tucson
  • United States-Arkansas-Little Rock
  • United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg
  • United States-Washington-Olympia
  • United States-Washington-Vancouver
  • United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs
  • United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  • United States-Hawaii-Honolulu
  • United States-Maryland-Fulton
  • United States-Kentucky-Louisville
  • United States-Georgia-Atlanta
  • United States-South Carolina-Greenville
  • United States-Illinois-Chicago
  • United States-California-Los Angeles
  • United States-Idaho-Boise
  • United States-North Carolina-Raleigh
  • United States-Texas-San Antonio
  • United States-West Virginia-Charleston
  • United States-Connecticut-Hartford
  • Industry

    Power

    Schedule

    Full-time

    Employee Status

    Regular

    Business Class

    Substation Engineering

    Job Posting

    Mar 11, 2025

    At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. 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.

    Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Management, Consulting, and Engineering

    Industries

    Power, Utilities, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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