Substation P&C Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Power Engineer in Tampa, FL. This employee-owned firm designs Protection & Control systems for utility, industrial, and commercial power projects.

You will lead project execution, coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines, and serve as a primary technical contact for clients. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and experience in the Power Market Sector; a PE license is recognized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• PE license recognized by the licensing board for the position location is preferred/required.
• Experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Experience using standard Power Market Sector design software (PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit).

Responsibilities

• Design and review Protection & Control systems and engineering deliverables for utility, industrial, and commercial power projects.
• Identify and resolve technical, constructability, and schedule challenges throughout project execution.
• Apply client requirements, utility standards, and engineering best practices to deliver safe and reliable designs.
• Collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines to develop integrated, constructible solutions.
• Serve as a primary technical contact for clients and project stakeholders.
• Develop BOMs, cable schedules, wire lists, and related documentation to support project delivery.
• Lead project execution by managing priorities, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Perform site assessments and field investigations to support engineering design.
• Conduct quality reviews to ensure accuracy, compliance, and high-quality deliverables.
• Support construction, testing, and commissioning activities through technical problem-solving and design support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards, tools, and processes.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, and collaboration across diverse project teams.

Skills

Power industry experience

Project execution

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

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. 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? #LI-JG9

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 Power Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Design and review Protection & Control systems and engineering deliverables for utility, industrial, and commercial power projects.
• Identify and resolve technical, constructability, and schedule challenges throughout project execution.
• Apply client requirements, utility standards, and engineering best practices to deliver safe and reliable designs.
• Collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines to develop integrated, constructible solutions.
• Serve as a primary technical contact for clients and project stakeholders.
• Develop BOMs, cable schedules, wire lists, and related documentation to support project delivery.
• Lead project execution by managing priorities, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Perform site assessments and field investigations to support engineering design.
• Conduct quality reviews to ensure accuracy, compliance, and high-quality deliverables.
• Support construction, testing, and commissioning activities through technical problem-solving and design support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards, tools, and processes.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, and collaboration across diverse project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm

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-Florida-Tampa

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Substation Engineering

Job Posting

Oct 23, 2026

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

We are an Affluent Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

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