Senior Substation Electrical Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Virginia, Glen Allen (MN, MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Senior Substation Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and support large-scale substation engineering projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables while fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high voltage electrical design and project management, with a strong commitment to mentoring others. As part of this innovative firm, you will contribute to meaningful projects that have a positive impact on communities and the environment. If you are ready to take on new challenges and grow your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Ownership

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Environment

Health and Wellness Programs

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in substation engineering and project execution.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and PE license required.
• Experience with high voltage electrical switchyard projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams for substation engineering projects.
• Develop project execution plans and manage scope, schedule, and budget.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and project team members.

Skills

High Voltage Electrical Design

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Collaboration Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

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?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every 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.

The successful candidate will be a part of a team that provides design support for large and small-scalesubstation engineering projects. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who wants to learn and take on new challenges.

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

• Develop a partnership with a PM, whereas the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client management and the EM/TL is responsible for leading the technical team and execution of the project deliverables.


• Develop and implement a project execution plan for the technical aspect of projects.


• Assign project tasks and provide technical guidance to project team members.


• Support the technical aspect of scope, schedule, and budget, including proposal development, work breakdown structure development and implementation, progress assessment, risk assessment/mitigation, change management, and schedule management.


• Work with local area and practice leadership to hire, mentor, train, and/or supervise a team of Project Engineers, EIT's, or CADD/Designers.


• Coordinate and/or perform quality checks and reviews for all project deliverables per the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures to deliver a world class quality product to the client. Performs quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams on an as needed basis.


• Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.


• Work with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and will attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline.


• May also assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR's technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.


• Participated in project reviews as needed.

Due to client contract requirements, US-born citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.


• 10+ years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500kV preferred, including at a minimum, conceptual knowledge of physical, electrical, civil, and structural design components, and knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, and other applicable design and equipment standards.


• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers and project staff.


• Experience using industry standard design software required.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office and conferencing platforms (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.).


• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Some travel may be required.


• Preference given to local candidates

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years of experience
• Professional Engineers (PE) license
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location:United States-Virginia-Glen Allen

Other Locations:United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Vienna

Industry:Power

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Substation Engineering

Job Posting:Apr 15, 2025