HDR · 2 days ago
Substation Engineer
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelHDR is a company specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. They are seeking a Substation Engineer to handle physical substation, protection, and control engineering for High Voltage Electric Utility projects, ranging from small distribution upgrades to large transmission substation projects.
ArchitectureConsulting
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
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
Preferred
Preference given to local candidates
Experience working for an A/E/C consulting firm
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
Founded in 1917
10001+ employees
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