Substation Design Engineer - Power & Grid Innovation

HDR; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR seeks a Substation Technical Specialist in the United States-Texas region. This role focuses on engineering tasks, CAD design, and preparing design documents under supervision, contributing to reliable substation projects.

Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in engineering with at least five years of relevant experience, plus strong communication and collaboration skills. HDR values an active employee-owned culture and strong adherence to industry standards.

Qualifications

• Associate-degree in engineering or related field required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in the discipline to be supported.
• Aptitude and hands-on experience with computer applications specific to the discipline.

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.
• Production of design drawings and construction documents through the use of computer aided design and other software.
• Preparation of design or quantity calculations.
• Preparation of specifications and contract documents.
• Coordination with other disciplines as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervising engineer.

Skills

Engineering experience

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

CAD software

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

HDR seeks a Substation Technical Specialist in the United States-Texas region. This role focuses on engineering tasks, CAD design, and preparing design documents under supervision, contributing to reliable substation projects.

Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in engineering with at least five years of relevant experience, plus strong communication and collaboration skills. HDR values an active employee-owned culture and strong adherence to industry standards.