Data Center Substation Coordinator

HDR; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm, located in Atlanta, is seeking a Data Center Substation Coordinator for its Power Delivery team. The successful candidate will prepare engineering drawings and calculations for electrical substations. Responsibilities include developing designs and working with CAD Technicians. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and Microsoft Office skills are required. Familiarity with electrical design software like SKM PowerTools or AutoCAD is preferred. The position is full-time and offers growth opportunities in substation design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to participate in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports and designs for electrical substations.
• Develop typical designs including one-line diagrams and protection and control schematics.
• Work with Designers and CAD Technicians on national design standards.

Skills

Engineering

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

EasyPower

Microstation

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

HDR Engineering is seeking a Data Center Substation Coordinator to join our Power Delivery team. This role is part of a national team working on data center substation projects. The successful candidate will contribute to engineering for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage) and substation systems under supervision, with growth opportunities in Protection and Control (Indoor) and Physical (Outdoor) HV substation design.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage) and substation systems under the direction of more senior engineers and designers.
• 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.
• Develop typical designs including one-line diagrams, protection and control schematic development, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, substation physical layouts, material lists, conduit and cable sizing/routing, AC/DC systems calculations and sizing, and substation grounding.

Occasional short-term travel (typically 1-5 days) may be necessary. Longer assignments may be required infrequently on project assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity or willingness to learn electrical design software such as SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or EasyPower
• Openness to cross-functional assignments in adjacent industries (wastewater, power generation, mining, civil/structural, etc.)
• Ability to obtain EIT/FE registration within 12 months
• Knowledge of Microstation and/or AutoCAD a plus

Location

United States-Georgia-Atlanta

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Classification

Substation Engineering

Job Posting: Dec 8, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.