Senior Substation Project Engineer (PE)

HDR; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Substation Project Engineer in Seattle to coordinate design engineers across multiple disciplines and lead technical execution on complex substation projects. You will participate in client meetings, drive schedule adherence, and mentor staff while maintaining compliance with relevant codes.

Required are a PE license and 10+ years in power substation design, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and power-system software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required with PE license.
• Minimum 10 years of substation design experience in power market sector.
• Experience with yard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, and control buildings.
• Proficient with Power Market design software and CAD tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of design engineers across multiple disciplines.
• Establish client relations and participate in project marketing and meetings.
• Lead technical aspects of project execution and reviews for code compliance.
• Coordinate site sessions with Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Mentor engineers and manage workload to meet schedules.

Skills

Substation design

PE license

AutoCAD

Revit

PLS CAD

Power market software

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

Senior Substation Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of design engineers with the balance of a multi‑discipline team throughout the entire project's development.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, design, and production meetings.
• Assume technical lead within a project execution team.
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Coordinate workload throughout the project to complete project deliverables on schedule.
• Work with Project Manager and Project Controller on project reviews with management as needed.
• Direct the activities of other engineering professionals and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 10+ years of substation design experience preferred.
• Preference given to professionals with substation physical/outdoor design experience, including developing yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of materials.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired.
• Experience with industry software including AutoCAD, Revit, Aspen, ETAP, EasyPower, etc.
• Experience preparing specifications and drawings, and other engineering documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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.

Location

Primary Location: United States, Washington, Seattle. Other Locations: United States, Washington, Everett; United States, Washington, Spokane; United States, Washington, Olympia; United States, Washington, Bellevue; United States, Washington, Gig Harbor.

Compensation

$108,661 - $155,230 (Spokane, WA); $114,380 - $163,400 (Olympia, WA); $125,818 - $179,740 (Gig Harbor, WA); $137,256 - $198,080 (Bellevue/Seattle/Everett, WA.)

EEO 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.