Substation Engineer (PE) Power Engineer

HDR; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time away

Tuition reimbursement

Employee ownership

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Albuquerque is seeking an experienced Substation Project Engineer to support high voltage electric utility projects ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a recognized professional engineering license. Responsibilities include preparing project scopes and specifications, conducting calculations for studies, and mentoring junior engineers. The company values diversity, inclusion, and offers a comprehensive benefits package alongside a supportive employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in electrical design of buildings.
• Experience with architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired.
• An attitude to participate actively in the employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Prepare scopes, schedules, and budgets, ensuring compliance.
• Understand physical substation design including layouts and systems.
• Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and testing.
• Prepare calculations for grounding, lighting protection, and load studies.
• Prepare specifications for procurement and QA/QC testing.
• Coordinate with Civil/Structural, Networks, and other teams.
• Communicate project activities with manager and clients.
• Mentor and supervise junior EITs/ Designers.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Project execution

Strong communication skills

AutoCAD

Revit

PLS CAD

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PE license

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Job description

HDR Regional Recruiter for Arch/Engineering/CM; Military Spouse & Diversity Advocate, NSBE Member

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?

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.

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.

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer – 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 (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, 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.)

Primary Location: United States – Arizona – Phoenix

Other Locations: United States – Arizona – Tucson, United States – New Mexico – Albuquerque, United States – Nevada – Las Vegas

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Substation Engineering

Job Posting: Dec 23, 2025

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.