Substation Electrical Engineer

HDR; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Substation Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on impactful substation engineering projects, providing design support and technical guidance to junior engineers. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, empowering you to bring your authentic self to work. With opportunities for professional growth and development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference in the power sector while advancing their careers. Join a company committed to creating a positive impact in communities and industries worldwide.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Ownership

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of substation design experience required.
• Proficient in standard industry design software.

Responsibilities

• Perform protection and control design for substation projects.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Substation Design

Protection and Control Design

Schematic and Wiring Designs

Technical Guidance

Quality Control Reviews

Microsoft Office

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

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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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.

The successful candidate will be a part of a team that provides design support for large and small-scale substation engineering projects. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who wants to learn and take on new challenges.

In the role of Substation Electrical Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Protection and control design.
• Schematic and wiring designs
• Assign project tasks and provide technical guidance to junior team members on moderate to highly complex projects.
• Perform QC reviews for work performed by junior and mid-level engineers and/or designers.
• Work with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and will attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline.
• May assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR's technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
• Will also be responsible for quality control reviews of projects from other teams on an as needed basis.
• Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less-experienced EIT's and/or Designers.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Due to client contract requirements, US-born citizenship is required.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of substation design experience.
• Experience using standard industry design software required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills preferred.
• Previous consulting firm experience desired.
• Some travel may be required.
• Preference given to local candidates
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
• 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-Virginia-Glen Allen

Other Locations:

United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Vienna

Industry:

Power

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Substation Engineering

Job Posting:

Apr 15, 2025


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.

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

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• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Oil and Gas, Utilities, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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