Substation Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Substation Engineer to join our Power team in Spokane, WA. You’ll coordinate the power design effort through schematic design and contract documents, and interface with project managers and discipline leads to maintain schedule and quality.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in engineering, a PE license, 3+ years in the Power Market Sector, and experience with protection/controls and electrical assembly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and PE license required.
• 3+ years of experience in the Power Market Sector.
• Experience with substation engineering, protection/controls, or electrical assembly.
• Proficiency with standard design software (AutoCAD, Revit, PLS CAD).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design work through schematic design and contract documents.
• Lead and participate in code reviews and agency reviews for compliance.
• Coordinate workload to meet schedule and deliverables.
• Conduct project-site sessions with PM and other disciplines.
• Review documents for conflicts and write/edit specifications.
• Coordinate addenda, RFIs, and COs; implement approved changes.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.
• Perform QA/QC on colleagues' work and contribute to project standards.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Power Market Sector

Substation Engineering

Protection & Controls

Electrical Assembly

PE License

AutoCAD

Revit

PLS CAD

Plant 3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

PLS CAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

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.

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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

• 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.

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 Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.