HDR

Substation Project Engineer (PE)

HDR$90K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering with Electrical emphasis.
  • Must possess a Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical substation design.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and electrical design software (e.g., CDEGS).
  • Experience with substation design aspects including layouts, grounding, and power systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop design deliverables for substations, including layouts and wiring diagrams.
  • Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications for low to high voltage substations.
  • Coordinate design efforts with various departments like Civil and Structural.
  • Guide and assign tasks to junior engineers, performing quality control reviews.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers to enhance technical expertise and attend relevant training.
  • Conduct site visits throughout the project lifecycle from design to construction.
  • Perform additional duties as needed.

Benefits

  • Employee ownership culture fostering professional growth and teamwork.
  • Opportunities for training and attending seminars for technical development.
  • Exposure to projects of basic to moderate complexity, enhancing skillsets.
  • Potential for mentorship and leadership roles in guiding junior staff.
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. • Perform other duties as needed. #LI-JM8 Keywords: Substation Project Engineer, electrical engineer, electrical engineering, substation physical layouts, substation layout Preferred Qualification • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis • 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 Las Vegas, NV or Phoenix, AZ 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.
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