Substation Engineer

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That’s why we believe diversity is our greatest strength.

HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

HDR is looking for a Substation Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

The primary duties of the Substation Engineer include physical substation, protection, and control engineering for high voltage electric utility projects, 12 kV through 500 kV. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission substation projects across the globe.

• Support preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensure that schedules and budgets are met
• Understand 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
• Understand protection and control design including panel arrangements, one‑line/single‑line diagrams, 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
• Work independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise less‑experienced EITs and/or designers
• Perform other duties as needed

• Preference given to local candidates
• Experience working for an A/E/C consulting firm

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• Previous experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)
• Professional Engineer (PE) 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

Primary

Location:

United States‑Michigan‑Ann Arbor

Industry: Power

Schedule:

Full‑time

Employee Status:
Regular

Job Posting:
Jul 15, 2025