HDR

Senior Substation Technical Specialist

HDR • $110K — $130K *
Irvine, CA 92620In-Person
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum 15 years of relevant engineering experience
  • Hands-on experience with discipline-specific computer applications
  • Extensive knowledge of industry standards
  • Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Commitment to active participation in employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

  • Perform engineering tasks under supervision of a licensed engineer
  • Design and evaluate engineering techniques and procedures
  • Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, and reports for substations
  • Develop design deliverables including diagrams and layouts
  • Collaborate with CAD Drafters and Designers on national standards
  • Review CAD work and coordinate with other engineering disciplines
  • Exercise judgment in modification of engineering techniques
  • Make decisions on significant engineering features

Benefits

  • Working within a collaborative and employee-owned culture
  • Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Involvement in sustainable design projects
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact power utility projects
  • Exposure to a variety of engineering disciplines
Full Job Description
In the role of Senior Substation Technical Specialist, we'll count on you to:
  • Perform engineering assignments under the direct supervision of a licensed engineer
  • Design tasks involving judgment in evaluating, selecting and applying engineering techniques and procedures
  • Preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage).
  • Preparation of calculations, design sketches and redline drawings.
  • Working with Electrical CAD Drafters and Designers to develop drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes and project specifications and requirements.
  • Developing 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.
  • Review work of Electrical CAD Drafters and Designers and coordinate design of assigned projects with other engineering disciplines as needed.
  • Perform assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of electrical engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Make decisions on significant design and engineering features as needed.
  • Perform other duties as needed.
#LI-JF1 Keywords: Senior Substation Technical Specialist, substation, power Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with Power emphasis.
  • Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
  • 10+ years experience designing electrical lighting, power and systems for power utility projects.
  • Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required
Qualifications Required Qualifications
  • Associate's degree in engineering or related field of study or equivalent work experience
  • A minimum of 15 years of engineering experience in the discipline to be supported
  • Aptitude and demonstrated hands-on experience with computer applications specific to the discipline to be supported
  • Extensive knowledge of industry standards specific to the discipline being supported
  • Proven ability to work in multi-disciplinary environments
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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.
Learn more about HDR
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1917
* Ladders Estimates

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