HDR · 2 weeks ago
Substation Physical Engineer
Doral, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. They are hiring an experienced Physical Substation Engineer to manage technical aspects of substation projects, mentor junior staff, and support client relationships in the Power Delivery sector.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Responsible for execution of the technical aspects and deliverables of projects assigned, with the ability to provide asset management reviews, risk assessments, and financial investment plans for replacement of equipment
Manage key technical aspects for substation physical project deliverables: one-line, three-line, general arrangement, elevations, foundation plan, grounding plan, conduit plan, conduit and cable schedules, bill of materials, SPCC plan, lightning studies, lighting studies, and grounding studies
Support large, multi-disciplinary projects including technical leadership, deliverable development, project management, and proposal development·
Support the growth of a Substation team and assign tasks to junior level staff and provide technical mentorship to the team
Coordination and assignment of quality control reviews for work performed by junior level engineers and/or designers
Participate in power delivery marketing efforts, communications and client development with business, operations, marketing, and project staff to maximize client satisfaction, company growth and profitability·
Work with Senior Engineers and the Business Class Leader to identify and develop specific technical expertise
Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule
Attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline
May also assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events
Establish strong client relationships in the region and an in-depth understanding of the clients’ business objectives to determine the most effective execution strategies
Support the growth of local teams and/or leverage existing staff across the company to execute work and deliver world class services to clients
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
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
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Specific experience performing work associated with substation design including one line diagrams, general arrangements, section views, grounding plans, conduit plans, material lists, relay and control schematics, and wiring diagrams
Previous experience in the Power Market Sector with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
Client management, marketing, and business development skills in addition to contacts and relationships with power delivery clients
Proven track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers, and project staff
Ability to travel
Preference given to local candidates
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
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