Senior Substation Designer

HDR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Houston is looking for an experienced Substation Senior Designer to join their Power Delivery team. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of industry experience and advanced skills in 3D design software. Responsibilities include independently performing design tasks, preparing engineering drawings, and communicating with clients. This full-time position offers a chance to contribute to complex projects within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related industry experience required.
• Must have advanced skillset in 3D design and coordination tools.
• Excellent organizational traits and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform substation design tasks independently.
• Prepare engineering drawings and perform calculations for substations.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients.

Skills

3D design software

Leadership and mentoring

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Senior Designer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals in our Substation group.

Responsibilities

In the role of Senior Substation Designer, we'll count on you to:

• Work independently to perform substation design tasks, CADD design, develop design drawings and documents, modeling and/or analysis, prepare material lists, perform field reviews, and other tasks for moderately complex to highly complex projects.
• Prepare engineering drawings, including One Line Diagrams, General Arrangements Sections, Grounding & Conduit Plans, Foundation Plans, Material Lists (BOM), Relay and Control Systems Schematics and Wiring Diagrams.
• Perform calculations, reports and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage) and substation systems to support engineers.
• Understand client standards and complete small to moderately complex projects, exercising judgment in design criteria, evaluation, and design, subject to review by engineers.
• Based upon experience, can perform most design responsibilities without assistance on moderately complex projects, and may work independently, but with some engineering guidance on complex project.
• Communicate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and client personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• A minimum of 10 years related industry experience.
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools.
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
• Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential.
• Leadership and mentoring skillsets required.

Location: United States - Texas - Houston

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Substation Engineering

Job Posting: Apr 7, 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.