Protection and Studies Engineer

life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
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We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you'll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You'll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand.

This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future. Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Perform protective relay calculations and determine appropriate relay set points.

Perform protective relay coordination studies utilizing short circuit modeling software.

Produce relay coordination compliance reports for applicable NERC-PRC standards.

Produce communication settings for protective relays.

Produce required client protective relay reports.

Provide protective relay construction support.

Provide P&C support with scheme development and design reviews.

Work under the direct supervision of a Senior Engineer, APM, or PM.

Work independently on tasks and may assist senior engineers on larger, more complex projects.

Some travel may be required.

Work with assistance from Project Engineers, other Electrical EITs or Technicians as needed

Coordinate with other substation design disciplines (i.e., P&C design teams)

Perform other duties as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example:
  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, Auto Pipe, and Revit)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location :
United States-Montana-Billings

Schedule :
Full-time

Employee Status :
Regular

Business Class :
System Protection and Planning