HDR · 1 day ago
Senior Substation Engineer
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$109K/yr - $172K/yr
10+ years expHDR is a company that values diversity and inclusion, and they are seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to join their Colorado Power Delivery program. The role involves managing all aspects of substation projects, including design, project execution, and client interface, while ensuring quality and budget management.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations including one-line diagrams, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, and the selection of substation equipment
Interface with clients, including utilities, developers, manufacturers, and other consultants for executing project requirements, including design reviews, construction support, technical recommendations, change management
Develop and manage non-technical project requirements, including project schedule, project budgets, change orders, and contract agreements. May also be responsible for overseeing non-engineering components of projects, including environmental permitting, land acquisition, construction management, and other services
Act as lead design engineer on multiple projects simultaneously and able to guide and teach supporting production design engineers, with capability to stamp projects as required
Leads the QA/QC process on projects and is committed to delivering world class quality. Coordinate with marketing and technical leadership for business development. Leverage and/or develop client relationships to develop new substation opportunities
Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more PM's, Project Engineers, EIT’s, CADD/Designers, and administrative staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
A minimum of 10 years of experience
Professional Engineers (PE) license
Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
Proficient 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
Preferred
Minimum of 5 years of substation design experience required and understanding each role in substation design and can coordinate properly
Minimum of 5 years of overall experience including project leadership and staff management experience preferred
Experience managing multiple engineering assignments concurrently
Experience in 15kV through 345kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI
Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams and project staff and work-sharing with staff in other locations preferred
Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
Preference given to candidates local to Colorado
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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