Substation Coordinator/EIT

HDR; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Substation Coordinator/EIT to join the Power Delivery team, with responsibilities spanning from simple device replacements to greenfield substation designs. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and grow through hands-on design experience.

The role involves preparing drawings, calculations, diagrams, and reports for HV substations, while working under senior guidance. Travel may be required as projects evolve.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• EIT certification preferred or obtainable in a reasonable time frame.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports, and designs for electrical substations under guidance of senior engineers.
• Work on protection and control (indoor) and outdoor HV substation design.
• Collaborate with Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s) on assignments.
• Prepare one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematic development, and substations layouts including SCADA and communications.
• Compute sizes for conduits and cables, and prepare material lists.
• Travel short-term or longer-term as project assignments require.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

Role Overview

As a Substation Coordinator/EIT at HDR, you will work with Power Delivery professionals to execute design on substation engineering projects ranging from simple device replacements to greenfield designs. This role offers growth for self‑directed individuals eager to learn and face new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports, and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage) and substation systems under the direction of senior engineers.
• Work on both protection and control (indoor) and physical (outdoor) aspects of High Voltage substation design.
• Work under the direction of Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s).
• Prepare calculations, design sketches, redline drawings, one‑line diagrams, protection and control schematic development, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, substation physical layouts, material lists, conduit and cable sizing/routing, AC and DC system calculations and sizing, and substation grounding.
• Travel short‑term or longer‑term as project assignments require.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to obtain Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate within a reasonable time frame.
• Electrical utility, consulting engineering, or similar substation design experience.
• Experience with MicroStation & AutoCAD.
• Familiarity or willingness to learn electrical design software such as SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or EasyPower.
• Local candidate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of an employee‑owned culture.

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.

Job Details

Primary location: Lexington, Kentucky. Additional locations: Chattanooga, Tennessee and Nashville, Tennessee. Schedule: Full‑time. Employee status: Regular.