HDR

Senior Substation Designer

HDR$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical degree or equivalent education and experience.
  • 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Expertise in 3D design software and document management systems.
  • Proficient with 3D Coordination tools.
  • Strong knowledge of industry standards, codes, and specifications.
  • Excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Independently execute substation design tasks using CADD.
  • Create engineering drawings including One Line Diagrams and General Arrangements.
  • Conduct calculations and designs for electrical substations across voltage levels.
  • Evaluate client standards and manage small to moderately complex projects.
  • Work with limited engineering guidance on more complex design tasks.
  • Prepare material lists and perform field reviews as needed.
  • Liaise with Project Managers and Engineers to ensure project alignment.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Collaborative team environment with experienced professionals.
  • Challenging projects ranging from small to large scale.
  • Supportive workplace culture encouraging innovation and leadership.
  • Exposure to national engineering standards and best practices.
Full Job Description
HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Senior Designer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals in our Substation group. The successful candidate will be a part of a team that provides designer support for large and small scale substation engineering projects. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who wants to learn and take on new challenges. In the role of Senior Substation Designer, we'll count on you to: • Work independently to perform substation design tasks, CADD design, develop design drawings and documents, modeling and/or analysis, prepare material lists, perform field reviews, and other tasks for moderately complex to highly complex projects. • Prepare engineering drawings, including One Line Diagrams, General Arrangements Sections, Grounding & Conduit Plans, Foundation Plans, Material Lists (BOM), Relay and Control Systems Schematics and Wiring Diagrams • Perform calculations, reports and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage) and substation systems to support engineers. • Understand client standards and complete small to moderately complex projects, exercising judgment in design criteria, evaluation, and design, subject to review by engineers. • Based upon experience, can perform most design responsibilities without assistance on moderately complex projects, and may work independently, but with some engineering guidance on complex project • Communicate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and client personnel. Qualifications Required Qualifications • Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience • A minimum of 10 years related industry experience • Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure. • Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools • Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools • Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts • Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications • Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential • Leadership and mentoring skillsets required

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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10,000 employees
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1917

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