HDR

Substation Physical Engineer

HDR$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Power Market design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD)
  • Strong commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

  • Execute technical aspects and deliverables of assigned projects
  • Manage technical deliverables for substation projects including various engineering plans
  • Support multi-disciplinary projects through technical leadership and project management
  • Mentor junior staff and manage task assignments
  • Oversee quality control reviews for junior engineers' work
  • Engage in client development and marketing efforts to enhance client satisfaction
  • Track project finances and adjust work efforts to meet timelines

Benefits

  • Employee-owned culture fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment
  • Opportunities for professional development through training and seminars
  • Supportive environment with eight Employee Network Groups
  • Collaboration with diverse teams across various disciplines
  • Potential for local and regional project involvement
Full Job Description
HDR is hiring an experienced Physical Substation Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals in Florida in our Orlando, FL office. This position can also be located in Tampa or Miami. Primary Responsibilities - Responsible for execution of the technical aspects and deliverables of projects assigned, with the ability to provide asset management reviews, risk assessments, and financial investment plans for replacement of equipment - Manage key technical aspects for substation physical project deliverables: one-line, three-line, general arrangement, elevations, foundation plan, grounding plan, conduit plan, conduit and cable schedules, bill of materials, SPCC plan, lightning studies, lighting studies, and grounding studies - Support large, multi-disciplinary projects including technical leadership, deliverable development, project management, and proposal development• - Support the growth of a Substation team and assign tasks to junior level staff and provide technical mentorship to the team. - Coordination and assignment of quality control reviews for work performed by junior level engineers and/or designers - Participate in power delivery marketing efforts, communications and client development with business, operations, marketing, and project staff to maximize client satisfaction, company growth and profitability• - Work with Senior Engineers and the Business Class Leader to identify and develop specific technical expertise - Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule - Attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline - May also assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR's technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events - Establish strong client relationships in the region and an in-depth understanding of the clients' business objectives to determine the most effective execution strategies - Support the growth of local teams and/or leverage existing staff across the company to execute work and deliver world class services to clients Preferred Qualifications - 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 - Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience - Specific experience performing work associated with substation design including one line diagrams, general arrangements, section views, grounding plans, conduit plans, material lists, relay and control schematics, and wiring diagrams - Previous experience in the Power Market Sector with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm - Client management, marketing, and business development skills in addition to contacts and relationships with power delivery clients - Proven track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers, and project staff - Ability to travel - Preference given to local candidates Qualifications Required 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

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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Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1917

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