Substation Electrical Designer​/EIT

Substation Electrical Designer/EIT

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. 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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Electrical Designer/EIT, we'll count on you to:

• Conduct analyses to develop electrical design options or recommendations, and assist in the preparation of project deliveries (examples include engineering drawing packages, cost estimates, and project specifications)
• Perform routine engineering assignments, requiring application of standard techniques and procedures
• Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
• Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior engineers/professionals on larger projects
• Work with assistance from Project Engineers, other Engineers In-Training (EITs), Designers or BIM Specialist as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related engineering field
• EIT or ability to obtain. Candidates hired without their EIT will be titled "Electrical Designer" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications:

• 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 our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment:

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. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

(Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits. Syracuse: $69,530-$94,070)

Primary

Location:

United States-New York-Syracuse

Industry: Power

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Power Generation

Job Posting:
Jul 27, 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.