Substation Project Engineer; PE

Substation Project Engineer (PE)

HDR is a leading engineering consulting firm committed to building sustainable power systems worldwide. As a Substation Project Engineer, you will develop design deliverables, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure project quality across the transmission sector.

• Develop substation physical layouts, material lists, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding, and major equipment wiring diagrams.
• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports, and designs for low, medium, and high voltage substations.
• Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and factory acceptance testing.
• Coordinate design activities with Civil, Structural, Transmission Line, and other departments.
• Assign tasks, provide guidance to junior team members, and coordinate QC reviews of junior level engineers and designers.
• Work with Senior Engineers and Business Class Leader to identify and develop technical expertise; attend training and seminars.
• Perform quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
• Mentor, train, and supervise less-experienced EITs and/or designers.
• Conduct site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with Electrical emphasis.
• P.E. License.
• Minimum of 5 years of substation design experience.
• Experience with substation layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, conduit plans and details, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and bills of material.
• Strong computer skills:
  AutoCAD, Microstation, Microsoft Office, and electrical design software (e.g., CDEGS).
• Previous experience with architectural, engineering, or consulting firm desired.
• Some travel may be required.
• Preference for candidates local to Las Vegas, NV or Phoenix, AZ.
• Prior utility 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 and standard Power Market Sector design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Auto Pipe, Revit).
• Attitude and commitment to active participation in HDR's employee‑owned culture.

HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The compensation range for this position is:
Las Vegas, NV $80,640.00 – $ (varies by experience, education, and location).

Primary: Las Vegas, NV
Other: Phoenix, AZ

HDR is an employee‑owned, inclusive organization that respects and values diversity. We are an affirmative action and equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of criminal histories.

To apply , please visit the HDR careers portal. Closing date for this posting:
Dec 8, 2025
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