Senior Substation Project Engineer (PE)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Substation Project Engineer in Seattle to shape how electricity is managed as global energy demands grow. The role includes coordinating design engineers and leading project execution within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in substation design. Proficiency in industry software such as AutoCAD and Revit is essential. HDR values an employee-owned culture and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the state (e.g., PE, P.Eng).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in substation design.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on project development.
• Establish client relations and participate in design meetings.
• Assume technical lead within project execution teams.

Skills

Substation design experience

Project execution within Power Market Sector

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Substation Project Engineer

At HDR, you will help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow by working with industry‑recognised engineers and scientists.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of design engineers with the full multidisciplinary team throughout the 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 governing agencies for code compliance
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at the project site with the Project Manager and other disciplines
• Coordinate workload to complete project deliverables on schedule
• Work with the 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 required

Preferred Qualifications

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of experience
• Professional engineering license recognised by the licensing board for the location of the position (e.g., PE, P.Eng)
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit)
• Commitment to being an active participant in employee‑owned culture

Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.