Substation Project Engineer

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. HDR fosters a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities.

The primary duties of the Substation Project Engineer include responsibility for the knowledge and execution of the technical aspects and deliverables of projects assigned. The engineer is experienced and competent, generally understands and can complete all technical requirements of projects of basic to moderate complexity.

• Developing design deliverables including substation physical layouts, material lists, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation grounding, and major equipment wiring diagrams
• Preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports, and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage)
• Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing
• Coordinating design activities with other departments (Civil, Structural, Transmission Line, etc.)
• Assign tasks and provide guidance to junior team members, and coordinate QC reviews for work performed by junior level engineers and/or designers
• Work with Senior Engineers and the Business Class Leader to identify and develop specific technical expertise and attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to the discipline
• Responsible for quality control reviews of projects from other teams on an as‑needed basis
• Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less‑experienced EITs and/or Designers
• Perform site visits during the design, construction, and as‑built phases of projects
• Perform other duties as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in substation design
• Specific experience performing aspects associated with substation design including substation layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, conduit plans and details, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material
• Strong computer skills, AutoCAD, Microstation, Microsoft Office and electrical design software (e.g., CDEGS)
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
• Some travel may be required
• Preference will be given to candidates local to the Irvine, CA area
• Prior experience consulting or working for an electric utility considered a plus

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 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 (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Auto Pipe, and Revit)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture

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

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Location:

United States-California-Irvine