HDR
Technology
SubstationEngineer
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“Substation Engineer at HDR. Skills: Substation design, Power delivery, Data centers. Support preparing scopes. Ensure schedules and budgets are met”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years experience
Nice to Have
Data center experience a plus, Experience with engineering consulting firm
What You'll Do.
Support preparing scopes
Ensure schedules and budgets are met
Understand physical substation design
Understand protection and control design
Prepare calculations for studies
Prepare equipment specifications
Coordinate design activities
Communicate and coordinate project activities
and supervise efforts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with other departments; Coordinate with manager, clients
Communication Scope
Effective communication
Process & Methodology
Scope management, Budget management, Schedule management
Full Job Description
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? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 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. We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted, and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient, and sustainable power systems—helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation, and leave your mark on our energy future. As a Substation Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing and delivering complex power infrastructure projects that keep the world connected. You’ll work on high-profile power delivery systems and state-of-the-art data centers, tackling challenges that shape the future of energy and technology. The primary duties of the Substation Project Engineer include physical substation, protection, and control engineering for High Voltage Electric Utility projects, 12 kV through 500 kV. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission substation projects across the globe. What You’ll Do Support preparing s
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