Substation Coordinator​/EIT

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At HDR, 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. You’ll work side‑by‑side with experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems.

• Preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage) and substation systems under the direction and supervision of more senior engineers.
• Work on both Protection and Control (Indoor) and Physical (Outdoor) aspects of HV Substation design.

• Work under the direction of the Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s).
• Prepare calculations, design sketches and redline drawings; collaborate with Designers and CAD Technicians to develop drawings based on national design standards, safety codes and project specifications.
• Typical designs include one‑line diagrams, protection and control schematic development, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, substation physical layouts, material lists, conduit and cable sizing/routing, AC and DC systems calculations and substation grounding.
• Occasional short‑term travel (1-5 days) and infrequent longer‑term travel may be required.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Ability to obtain an Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate within 12 months.
• Electrical utility, consulting engineering, or similar substation design experience.
• Experience with Micro Station & AutoCAD.
• Familiarity or willingness to learn electrical design software such as SKM Power Tools, ETAP or Easy Power.
• Local candidate preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to being an active participant of HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

Primary

Location:

Lexington, KY. Other Locations:
Louisville, KY;
Chattanooga, TN;
Nashville, TN.

Full‑time, Regular employee status, Substation Engineering business class.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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