Substation Engineer

HDR; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Retirement plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

HDR is a leading engineering firm delivering power infrastructure across the United States. This Substation Engineer role focuses on design coordination, code compliance, and project execution within the Power Market Sector.

You will coordinate design teams, review documents for conflicts, conduct QA/QC, and support construction management while thriving in our employee-owned culture and collaborative environment. Location options Spokane, WA and Bellevue/Seattle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; PE license preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or in process.
• Experience in Power Market Sector project execution.
• MS Office and design software proficiency: AutoCAD, PLS CAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit.
• Substation engineering experience, especially Protection & Controls, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of the power design team through schematic design, development and contract documents.
• Establish meetings and participate in code compliance reviews with authorities.
• Coordinate workload to complete deliverables on schedule.
• Conduct site work sessions with Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Review project documents for conflicts with other disciplines.
• Write and edit project specifications.
• Coordinate with disciplines on addenda, RFIs, COs and incorporate changes.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of others (engineers, coordinators, designers).
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Project execution - Power market

Employee-owned culture

Engineering consulting experience

Substation engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

PLS CAD

MS Office

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?

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. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

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.

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

• Coordinate the work of the power design team through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Coordinate workload to complete the deliverable on schedule.
• Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines
• Review project documents for areas of conflict with other disciplines.
• Write and edit project specifications
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, requests for information (RFIs), change orders (COs), and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents
• Provide construction contract administration as needed
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Engineers, Project Coordinators or Designers, or BIM Technicians as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 3 years experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm
• Experience in Substation Engineering, with emphasis in Protection & Controls or Electrical Assembly.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Spokane, WA: $80,168.40 - $139,200 Bellevue/Seattle, WA: $97,440 - $139,200

Primary Location:United States-Washington-Spokane Other Locations:United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Washington-Bellevue Industry:Power Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Substation Engineering Job Posting:Aug 25, 2026

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.