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HDR · 3 weeks ago

Project Engineer (Substation Design)

HDR is a company committed to creating an inclusive environment where employee-owners can thrive. They are seeking a Substation Project Engineer to handle physical substation and control engineering for high voltage electric utility projects, ensuring project scopes, schedules, and budgets are met.

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Responsibilities

Support preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensure that schedules and budgets are met
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
Understands protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring
Prepare calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.)
Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing
Coordinate design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.)
Effectively communicate and coordinate project activities with manager, clients, and others as needed
Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less-experienced EIT's and/or Designers
Perform other duties as needed

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer LicenseAutoCADRevitSKMAGIEasy PowerElectrical DesignCommunicationTeam CollaborationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
Previous experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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 is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.

H1B Sponsorship

HDR has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (4)
2023 (6)
2022 (3)
2021 (5)
2020 (8)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Galen Meysenburg
CFO
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Jeff Glover
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