Senior Substation Engineer - Lead HV Substation Design

HDR, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 109,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. invites a Substation Senior Engineer to join our Colorado Power Delivery team in Denver. You will lead multifaceted substation projects, directing detailed design, scheduling, budgeting, and permitting activities while mentoring junior engineers.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in power engineering, PE licensure, and proficiency with PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit. Local Colorado candidates are preferred for this on-site role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• PE license is required or actively pursuing licensure.
• At least 10 years of experience in power/ substation design and project execution.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed design of medium to high voltage substations including diagrams and equipment.
• Coordinate with utilities, developers, manufacturers, and consultants on project requirements.
• Manage project schedule, budgets, change orders, and contracts.
• Oversee environmental permitting and land acquisition aspects when required.
• Mentor design engineers and stamp projects as needed.
• Lead QA/QC and support business development.

Skills

Project execution

Power system design

Client coordination

Mentoring / leadership

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineers (PE) license

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Job description

HDR, Inc. invites a Substation Senior Engineer to join our Colorado Power Delivery team in Denver. You will lead multifaceted substation projects, directing detailed design, scheduling, budgeting, and permitting activities while mentoring junior engineers.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in power engineering, PE licensure, and proficiency with PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit. Local Colorado candidates are preferred for this on-site role.