Senior Substation Designer

HDR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design institute located in Houston, Texas is seeking an experienced engineer for substation design tasks. The ideal candidate should possess a technical degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience. Responsibilities include preparing engineering drawings and communicating with project teams. Advanced skills in 3D design software and communication are essential. This role demands attention to detail and the ability to manage moderately complex projects independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years related industry experience.
• Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform substation design tasks and develop design drawings.
• Prepare engineering drawings including One Line Diagrams and schematics.
• Communicate with Project Managers and client personnel.

Skills

3D design software proficiency

3D Coordination tools

Microsoft Office

Excellent communication

Education

Technical degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.