Substation Designer II

HDR, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is looking for an Engineering professional in the Power sector based in North Carolina. The role includes preparing engineering drawings, calculations, and site visits for electrical substations, ensuring compliance with safety codes and project specifications.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and preferably an EIT certification. Additional experience in AutoCAD and MicroStation is also valued. This position emphasizes teamwork and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• EIT certification or ability to pass the FE Exam within 6 months preferred.
• Prior experience consulting or working for an electric utility.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of engineering drawings for electrical substations.
• Develop design deliverables including one-line diagrams and schematics.
• Site visits during design, construction, and as-built phases of projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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 Designers and CADD Technicians 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.
• Performing site visits during the design, construction and as-built phases of projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT certification or ability to pass the FE Exam within 6 months strongly preferred. Candidates hired without an EIT certification will have the title Substation Designer and will be expected to obtain their EIT certification for career progression.
• Experienced in using AutoCAD.
• Experience using MicroStation.
• Prior experience consulting or working for an electric utility.
• Strong written and confident verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to take initiative.
• Local candidates preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Primary Location

United States - North Carolina - Charlotte

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal history, arrest and conviction records.