Substation Engineer

HDR; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 97,440 - 139,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

HDR is looking for a Substation Project Engineer to join their Power Delivery team in Bellevue, Washington. This role involves engineering for high-voltage utility projects and contributing to reliable and sustainable power systems.

With responsibilities ranging from project scope preparation to coordination with other departments, the ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in the Power Market Sector.

The position offers a competitive compensation range of $97,440–$139,200 annually, depending upon skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the Power Market Sector.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and Power Market Sector design software.

Responsibilities

• Support preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets for projects.
• Understand physical substation design and control design.
• Prepare calculations for studies and reports.
• Coordinate design activities with other departments.
• Mentor and supervise less-experienced engineers.

Skills

Engineering skills

Project execution

Substation engineering

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking 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.

HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Project Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

The primary duties of the Substation Project Engineer include physical substation, protection, and control engineering for high‑voltage electric utility projects, 12 kV through 500 kV. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission substation projects across the globe.

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

• Support preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensure that schedules and budgets are met
• Understand physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material
• Understand protection and control design including panel arrangements, one‑lines/single lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring
• Prepare calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.)
• Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing
• Coordinate design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.)
• Effectively communicate and coordinate project activities with manager, clients, and others as needed
• Work independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less‑experienced EITs and/or designers
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s 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 physical design

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., 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. It 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 are eligible for limited benefits.) Spokane, WA: $80,168.40‑$139,200. Bellevue/Seattle, WA: $97,440‑$139,200.

Primary Location: United States-Washington-Seattle. Other Locations: United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Washington-Bellevue.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.