Substation EIT​/Designer

At HDR, employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, and 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:
What is our impact on the world?

HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Substation EIT/Substation Designer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. The successful candidate will be an integral part of a team that executes technical design on substation engineering projects ranging in scale from simple device replacements to large greenfield design projects. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self‑directed individual who is eager to learn and take on new challenges.

The primary duties of a Substation EIT include 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 and designers. The candidate will seek knowledge and experience in both the Protection and Control (Indoor) and Physical (Outdoor) aspects of high‑voltage substation design.

• Work under the direction of the Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s).
• Prepare calculations, design sketches and redline drawings.
• Work with Designers and CAD Technicians to develop drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes and project specifications and requirements.
• 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 sizing, and substation grounding.

• Candidates without their EIT will be called a Substation Designer and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of study.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

HDR is a company built on 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.

Primary

Location:

United States – Oregon – Portland
Industry: Power

Schedule:

Full‑time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Substation Engineering
Job Posting:
Jun 25, 2026

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.