Substation Coordinator - Power

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Substation Coordinator to join our Power team in United States-Washington-Seattle. You will conduct analyses to develop electrical design options, assist in cost estimates and specifications, and work on projects with clear objectives under the guidance of engineers.

Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering; attitude toward HDR’s employee-owned culture. Preferred: EIT license (or willingness to obtain), internship experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• EIT license preferred; candidates without EIT will be called a Substation Coordinator and expected to obtain EIT for career progression.
• Previous internship experience beneficial.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses to develop electrical design options or recommendations, and assist in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications
• Perform routine electrical engineering assignments, with instruction from the Project Engineer or Project Manager regarding the expected results
• Work on projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
• Work on small projects, or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects
• Work with assistance from Project Engineers, other Electrical EITs or Technicians as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM

AGI

Easy Power

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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.

Power

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

In the role of Substation Coordinator, we’ll count on you to:

• Conduct analyses to develop electrical design options or recommendations, and assist in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications
• Perform routine electrical engineering assignments, with instruction from the Project Engineer or Project Manager regarding the expected results
• Work on projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
• Work on small projects, or assist more‑senior engineers on larger projects
• Work with assistance from Project Engineers, other Electrical EITs or Technicians as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• EIT license preferred. Candidates who don’t have EIT license will be called a Substation Coordinator and expected to obtain EIT for career progression.
• Previous internship experience beneficial
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power
• Desire to pursue growth opportunities and obtain registration
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 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-Washington-Seattle

Other Locations

United States-Washington-Spokane

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Substation Engineering

Job Posting

Aug 12, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.