Substation Engineer, Power Delivery & Protection

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Substation Engineer to contribute to high‑voltage projects (12 kV–500 kV). You will work on physical substation design, protection and control engineering, and collaborate across Civil/Structural, Networks and Transmission teams. A PE license and Power Market Sector experience are preferred.

You’ll coordinate scopes, budgets, and schedules, mentor junior staff, and help deliver reliable, modern power infrastructure that supports communities and industries worldwide.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a PE license.
• Experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Proficiency with Power Market Sector design software (PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit).

Responsibilities

• Support preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets and ensure they are met.
• Understand substation design including yard layouts, grounding, protections and control systems.
• Coordinate design activities with Civil/Structural, Networks, and Transmission teams.
• Mentor and lead less-experienced staff when needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Power Market Sector experience

Project coordination

Mentoring/team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Job description

HDR is seeking a Substation Engineer to contribute to high‑voltage projects (12 kV–500 kV). You will work on physical substation design, protection and control engineering, and collaborate across Civil/Structural, Networks and Transmission teams. A PE license and Power Market Sector experience are preferred.

You’ll coordinate scopes, budgets, and schedules, mentor junior staff, and help deliver reliable, modern power infrastructure that supports communities and industries worldwide.