Substation Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking a Substation Engineer in Seattle, Washington. In this role, you will coordinate the power design team, ensuring project deliverables are met on schedule.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a Professional Engineering license, and at least three years of relevant experience. Strong skills in AutoCAD, PLS CAD, and Microsoft Office are essential for success in this position.

We foster an inclusive workplace culture and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Experience in Substation Engineering, primarily in Protection & Controls.
• Professional Engineering license recognized in the state.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate power design team work during project phases.
• Conduct meetings with governing agencies for compliance.
• Review project documents for conflicts and edits.

Skills

Project management

Electrical Engineering

Communication

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

PLS CAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Job description

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

• 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
• Professional Engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit)
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of the employee‑owned culture

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, arrests, and conviction records.