Substation Design Engineer

HDR; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

short and long-term disability

life insurance

employee assistance program

paid time away

parential leave

paid holidays

retirement savings plan with employer

employee referral bonus

tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR in Irvine/Riverside, California, is seeking a Substation Technical Specialist to support electrical substations and power systems. You will prepare drawings, calculations and designs for low, medium and high voltage projects under supervision and collaborate with CAD drafters and other engineers.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, strong communication skills and familiarity with national design standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering or related field of study or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in the discipline to be supported.
• Aptitude and demonstrated hands‑on experience with computer applications specific to the discipline to be supported
• Knowledge of industry standards specific to the discipline being supported
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering assignments under the direct supervision of a licensed engineer
• Design tasks involving judgment in evaluating, selecting and applying engineering techniques and procedures
• Preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage).
• Preparation of calculations, design sketches and redline drawings.
• Working with Electrical CAD Drafters and Designers to develop drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes and project specifications and requirements.
• Developing design deliverables including one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA schemes, communications plans, substation physical layouts, material lists, conduit and cable sizing/routing, AC and DC systems calculations and sizing, and substation grounding.
• Review work of Electrical CAD Drafters and Designers and coordinate design of assigned projects with other engineering disciplines as needed.
• Perform assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of electrical engineering techniques and procedures.
• Make decisions on significant design and engineering features as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Verbal and written communication

Education

Associate's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with Power emphasis

Tools

Electrical CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR in Irvine/Riverside, California, is seeking a Substation Technical Specialist to support electrical substations and power systems. You will prepare drawings, calculations and designs for low, medium and high voltage projects under supervision and collaborate with CAD drafters and other engineers.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, strong communication skills and familiarity with national design standards.