Senior Substation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of all aspects of substation projects of all sizes and complexity, including scope and proposal development, project execution, project closeout, quality control, schedule, and budget management.
• Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations including one‑line diagrams, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, and the selection of substation equipment.
• Interface with clients, including utilities, developers, manufacturers, and other consultants for executing project requirements, including design reviews, construction support, technical recommendations, and change management.
• Develop and manage non‑technical project requirements, including project schedule, project budgets, change orders, and contract agreements; may also oversee non‑engineering components such as environmental permitting, land acquisition, construction management, and other services.
• Act as lead design engineer on multiple projects simultaneously and guide and teach supporting production design engineers, with the capability to stamp projects as required.
• Lead the QA/QC process on projects, ensuring world‑class quality; coordinate with marketing and technical leadership for business development and develop client relationships to generate new substation opportunities.
• Work independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more PMs, Project Engineers, EITs, CADD/Designers, and administrative staff.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of experience
• Professional Engineers (PE) license
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (examples: PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Auto Pipe, Revit)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture

• Minimum of 5 years of substation design experience, with understanding of each role in substation design and the ability to coordinate properly.
• Minimum of 5 years of overall experience, including project leadership and staff management experience.
• Experience managing multiple engineering assignments concurrently.
• Experience in 15kV through 345kV substation design and familiarity with IEEE/ANSI standards.
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams and project staff, and willingness to share work with staff in other locations.
• Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and HDR values.
• Preference given to candidates local to Colorado.

Colorado: $ - $.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.