Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred Electrical or Architectural with Electrical emphasis)
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license required
At least 5 years of substation design experience
Strong skills in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and electrical design software (e.g., CDEGS)
Experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
Familiarity with substation layouts, grounding, and auxiliary power systems
Responsibilities
Develop design deliverables such as physical layouts, material lists, and wiring diagrams
Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, and reports for electrical substations
Create equipment specifications for procurement and factory acceptance testing
Coordinate design activities with civil, structural, and transmission line departments
Assign tasks to junior team members and oversee quality control of their work
Collaborate with senior engineers for technical development and attend relevant training
Perform quality control reviews for projects from other teams
Conduct site visits during design, construction, and as-built phases
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive, employee-owned culture
Exposure to a range of projects in the power sector
Flexible work arrangements, including possible remote work options
Potential for mentorship and further develop technical skills
Work within a collaborative team environment
Full Job Description
The primary duties of the Substation Project 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 projects of basic to moderate complexity.
Job duties include:
Developing design deliverables including substation physical layouts, material lists, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation grounding, and major equipment wiring diagrams
Preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports, and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage).
Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing.
Coordinating design activities with other departments (Civil, Structural, Transmission Line, etc.).
Assigns tasks and provides guidance to junior team members, and coordinates QC reviews for work performed by junior level engineers and/or designers.
Work with Senior Engineers and the Business Class Leader to identify and develop specific technical expertise and will attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline.
Responsible for quality control reviews of projects from other teams on an as needed basis.
Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less-experienced EIT's and/or Designers.
Performing site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
California P.E. License
A minimum of 5 years of experience in substation design
Specific experience performing aspects associated with substation design including substation layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, conduit plans and details, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material.
Strong computer skills, AutoCAD, Microstation, Microsoft Office and electrical design software (e.g., CDEGS).
Previous experience with an architectural/ engineering or engineering consulting firm desired.
Some travel may be required.
Preference will be given candidates local to the Irvine, CA area.
Prior experience consulting or working for an electric utility considered a plus.
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.
