Substation Physical Engineer

HDR

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading company in the Power industry seeks a Substation Physical Engineer to join their Orlando office. Responsibilities include managing technical deliverables for substation projects and mentoring junior staff. Candidates must possess relevant experience in substation design and a PE license. This full-time position offers opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

5+ years of relevant experience in substation design.
Experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
Ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

Manage technical aspects and deliverables of substation projects.
Support the growth of substation engineering teams.
Track financial aspects of projects to ensure on-time completion.

Skills

Substation design

Client management

Technical mentorship

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng)

Tools

AutoCAD

PLS CAD

Revit

Job description

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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?

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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.

HDR is hiring an experienced Physical Substation Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals in Florida in our Orlando, FL office. This position can also be located in Tampa or Miami.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for execution of the technical aspects and deliverables of projects assigned, with the ability to provide asset management reviews, risk assessments, and financial investment plans for replacement of equipment
Manage key technical aspects for substation physical project deliverables: one-line, three-line, general arrangement, elevations, foundation plan, grounding plan, conduit plan, conduit and cable schedules, bill of materials, SPCC plan, lightning studies, lighting studies, and grounding studies
Support large, multi-disciplinary projects including technical leadership, deliverable development, project management, and proposal development·
Support the growth of a Substation team and assign tasks to junior level staff and provide technical mentorship to the team.
Coordination and assignment of quality control reviews for work performed by junior level engineers and/or designers
Participate in power delivery marketing efforts, communications and client development with business, operations, marketing, and project staff to maximize client satisfaction, company growth and profitability·
Work with Senior Engineers and the Business Class Leader to identify and develop specific technical expertise
Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule
Attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline
May also assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events
Establish strong client relationships in the region and an in-depth understanding of the clients’ business objectives to determine the most effective execution strategies
Support the growth of local teams and/or leverage existing staff across the company to execute work and deliver world class services to clients

Preferred Qualifications

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
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Specific experience performing work associated with substation design including one line diagrams, general arrangements, section views, grounding plans, conduit plans, material lists, relay and control schematics, and wiring diagrams
Previous experience in the Power Market Sector with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
Client management, marketing, and business development skills in addition to contacts and relationships with power delivery clients
Proven track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers, and project staff
Ability to travel
Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
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-Orlando

Other Locations:

United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Florida-Tampa

Industry:

Power

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Substation Engineering

Job Posting:

May 27, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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