HDR · 8 hours ago
Substation Project Engineer
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $133K/yr
5+ years expHDR is a company committed to creating a welcoming environment for its employee-owners. The Substation Project Engineer will be responsible for the technical aspects and deliverables of assigned projects, including developing design deliverables and coordinating with other departments.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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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