Lead Substation Project Engineer | Power Grid Innovator

HDR

Bellevue (WA)

On-site

USD 137,000 - 198,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Substation Project Engineer to lead design teams in the Seattle area, coordinating with clients and driving on-time project delivery.

You will mentor engineers, oversee technical work, ensure code compliance, and manage interfaces with marketing, design, and production while maintaining schedule.

HDR offers an inclusive, employee-owned culture and a comprehensive benefits package as part of its mission to power communities with reliable energy.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 10+ years of experience in power sector project execution
  • Professional Engineer license (PE) recognized by licensing board
  • Experience with substation outdoor design and yard layouts
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the work of design engineers with a multidiscipline team
  • Establish client relations and participate in meetings
  • Assume technical lead within a project execution team
  • Participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance
  • Conduct design sessions at project sites with PM and other disciplines
  • Coordinate workload to complete deliverables on schedule
  • Mentor staff and direct activities of engineering professionals
  • Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Professional Engineer
Substation design
AutoCAD
Revit
Power systems
Project coordination
Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD
Revit
Plant 3D
AutoPipe
ETAP
EasyPower
PLS CAD

Job description

HDR is seeking a Senior Substation Project Engineer to lead design teams in the Seattle area, coordinating with clients and driving on-time project delivery.

You will mentor engineers, oversee technical work, ensure code compliance, and manage interfaces with marketing, design, and production while maintaining schedule.

HDR offers an inclusive, employee-owned culture and a comprehensive benefits package as part of its mission to power communities with reliable energy.

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