Data Center Substation Physical Designer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Louisiana; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Center Substation Physical Designer to join its dynamic Power Delivery team. This role involves utilizing extensive CADD expertise to design high voltage substations, contributing to mission-critical data center projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in substation design, including the ability to prepare detailed drawings and perform essential calculations. The company fosters a collaborative culture and values diversity, offering excellent growth opportunities for self-directed individuals eager to embrace new challenges. Join a team committed to making a positive impact in the engineering sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in CADD design for high voltage substations.
• Knowledge of NESC, IEEE, NEC codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform substation design tasks and prepare drawings.
• Communicate effectively with Project Managers and Engineers.

Skills

CADD Design

High Voltage Substation Design

Electrical Calculations

Client Communication

Education

Associates Degree or Technical School Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Data Center Substation Physical Designer - (184958)

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each 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.

HDR Engineering is seeking a Data Center Substation Physical Designer to join our growing and nationally ranked Power Delivery team in our Substation group.

As a Data Center Substation Physical Designer, you will draw upon your broad technical knowledge and experience in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), with at least three years of experience designing high voltage substations, to work on mission-critical, fast-paced data center substation projects.

Having previously worked on simple to moderately complex substation projects, you will be prepared to take on greater challenges and responsibilities in the emerging data center market focused on speed to market and reliability.

The successful candidate will be part of a team that primarily performs engineering for data center substation clients. This role offers excellent growth opportunities for self-directed individuals eager to learn and take on new challenges. Candidates may be classified as Designer I, II, or Senior based on their proven skills and experience.

In this role, you will:

• Independently perform substation design tasks, including CADD design, developing drawings and documents, modeling, analysis, material list preparation, and field reviews for simple to moderately complex projects.
• Prepare physical substation design drawings such as General Arrangements, Sections, Grounding & Conduit Plans, and Foundation Plans.
• Perform basic calculations, reports, and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium, and High Voltage) to support engineers.
• Understand client standards and complete small to moderately complex projects, exercising judgment in design criteria, evaluation, and design, under review by engineers.
• Perform most design responsibilities independently on simple projects; work with some guidance on moderately complex projects.
• Communicate effectively with Project Managers, Engineers, and clients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree or technical school diploma, or relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing substation CADD layouts and designs.
• Experience with architectural/engineering or consulting firms.
• Experience with Protection and Control systems in high voltage substation design, including One Line Diagrams, Relay and Control Schematics, and Wiring Diagrams.
• Knowledge of NESC, IEEE, NEC codes and standards.
• Extensive knowledge of substation components and the types of drawings needed for construction.
• Comprehensive understanding of physical substation layout, elevations, grounding, foundations, and conduit systems.

Our Values and Culture

HDR is our company. We build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible daily, fostering a collaborative culture, organizational trust, and closer connections to clients and communities.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As employee owners, we strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our Employee Network Groups support this effort by fostering belonging and engagement across diverse communities.

Additional Details

Primary Locations: Louisiana, Missouri-Kansas City, Montana-Billings, Texas-Round Rock, Illinois-Chicago, Tennessee-Nashville

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Substation Engineering

Job Posting Date: Apr 23, 2025

HDR is committed to employment equity and is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, or conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible. We design solutions for the world's greatest challenges and are always looking for talented individuals to join our global teams.