Substation Electrical Engineering Co-op - Power Systems

HDR; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Substation Electrical Engineering CO-OP in Madison, WI. This student-focused role offers real-world project experience under supervision, with mentoring and opportunities to apply engineering methods to substation design tasks.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program, possess strong attention to detail, and have solid problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-world experience on exciting projects.
• Connect with recent graduates and leaders through mentoring programs.
• Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Perform assignments under supervision of a professional or Project Manager.
• Create/modify substation drawings including equipment selection & placement per project scope.
• Complete grounding studies to mitigate step and touch potentials within substations.
• Create/modify substation wiring diagrams and control schematics per project scope.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Circuit analysis

Electrical laws

Software packages

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Employee-owned culture

Education

Undergrad or grad Engineering program

2 years toward degree

Job description

HDR is seeking a Substation Electrical Engineering CO-OP in Madison, WI. This student-focused role offers real-world project experience under supervision, with mentoring and opportunities to apply engineering methods to substation design tasks.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program, possess strong attention to detail, and have solid problem-solving and communication skills.