Substation Coordinator - Power

HDR; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability and life insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is actively seeking a Substation Coordinator to support electrical design analyses and cost estimates for power projects in Washington. You will perform routine engineering tasks under supervision and contribute to small projects or assist more senior engineers on larger initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SKM and other CAD tools, and a strong desire to grow toward professional registration within HDR's employee‑owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• EIT license preferred; without it, will be called Substation Coordinator and must obtain EIT for progression.
• Internship experience beneficial.
• Strong CAD skills with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; knowledge of Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power.
• Desire for growth and registration; active participation in employee‑owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses to develop electrical design options or recommendations, and assist in cost estimates and specifications.
• Perform routine electrical engineering assignments with guidance from Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Work on projects with clear objectives and limited variables.
• Assist on small projects or with senior engineers on larger projects.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers and Technicians as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Electrical design

Cost estimates

Engineering basics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

EIT license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Revit

SKM

AGI

Easy Power

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
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office
• 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
{Spokane, WA.}: $80,168.40 - $89,367 {Seattle, WA.}: $80,168.40 - $112,884 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 11, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.