Senior Substation Electrical Engineer

Job summary

The Senior Substation Electrical Engineer will develop and review technical deliverables, including studies, drawings, and calculations for complex substation projects. They will also provide technical direction to team members, perform quality control reviews, and mentor junior staff.

Job details

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. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future. Primary Responsibilities The primary duties of the Senior Substation Electrical Engineer include responsibility for knowledge and execution of the technical aspects and deliverables of projects assigned and is an experienced, competent engineer who generally understands and can complete all technical requirements of substation projects of moderate to high complexity. Specific duties include: Develops and reviews engineering deliverables, including studies, drawings, calculations, and specifications for complex substation projects. Assigns tasks and provides technical directions to junior and mid-level team members. Performs quality control (QC) reviews to ensure accuracy and consistency across all deliverables. Collaborates with senior engineers to build specialized expertise and stay current with industry practices. Contributes to technical papers and presentations showcasing HDR’s capabilities. Mentors, trains, and supervises EITs and Designers as needed. Supports cross-team QC reviews to maintain company and client standards. Preferred Qualifications A minimum of 8 years of substation design experience required, both indoor and outdoor experience. Experience developing design specifications, studies, reports, and analysis related to substation design. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Previous consulting firm experience. Experience using electrical design software such as SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or EasyPower, CDEGS, and WinIGS. Experience developing technical standards Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering A minimum of 10 years of experience Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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) 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.

What you’ll do

The Senior Substation Electrical Engineer will develop and review technical deliverables, including studies, drawings, and calculations for complex substation projects. They will also provide technical direction to team members, perform quality control reviews, and mentor junior staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and possess a minimum of 10 years of experience in the Power Market sector. A professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) is required for the specific location of the position.

Benefits

• Employee ownership • Inclusive environment • Employee network groups

Listed skills

• Quality Control · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Substation design
• Electrical engineering
• Project execution
• Technical specifications
• Quality control
• Mentoring
• SKM PowerTools
• ETAP
• EasyPower
• CDEGS
• WinIGS
• PLS CAD
• AutoCAD
• Plant 3D
• AutoPipe
• Revit
• Design Software
• Bentley AutoPIPE
• PLS-CADD (Design Software)
• SKM (Power System Software)
• Project Implementation
• Technical Requirements
• Resilience
• AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Electrical Engineering
• Autodesk Revit
• Computer Literacy
• Consulting
• Data Centers
• Design Specifications
• Executive Sponsor
• Innovation
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Microsoft Office
• Electric Power Systems
• Presentations
• Technical Standard
• Verbal Communication Skills
• High Dynamic Range
• Quality Control

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Consulting
• Substation Electrical Engineer
• Electrical Substation Engineer
• Electrical Engineers