Substation Engineer (PE) Power Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Substation Project Engineer in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, you will be responsible for physical substation engineering for High Voltage Electric Utility projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a professional engineering license, and at least 3 years of experience in electrical design. Join an inclusive culture and drive innovation in power systems.

Qualifications

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in electrical design of buildings.
Previous experience in project execution within Power Market Sector.

Responsibilities

Prepare scopes, schedules, and budgets, ensuring compliance with them.
Understand physical substation design including layouts and grounding.
Prepare calculations for studies and reports relevant to projects.

Skills

Electrical design

Project execution

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

LEED knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS CAD

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, a place where everyone is empowered 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?

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.

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.
Understands 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.
Understands 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.
Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less‑experienced EIT's 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.
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 – Arizona – Phoenix

Other Locations

None specified.

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.