Substation Physical Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is hiring an experienced Physical Substation Engineer to join our Power Delivery team in Florida, with the Orlando office as a primary location. The role can be located in Tampa or Miami as well, offering opportunities to lead substation design and related studies.

You will execute technical deliverables, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with client objectives and project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• PE or P.Eng license.
• Experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and Power Market Sector design software (PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit).
• Active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Execute technical aspects and deliverables of projects, including asset management reviews, risk assessments, and financial investment plans for equipment replacement.
• Manage technical aspects of substation physical deliverables: one-line, three-line, general arrangement, elevations, foundation, grounding, conduit plans, BOM, SPCC, lightning and grounding studies.
• Support large multi-disciplinary projects with technical leadership, deliverable development, project management, and proposal development.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical mentorship to the Substation team.
• Coordinate quality control reviews for junior engineers/designers.
• Support business development activities with marketing and client relations to maximize satisfaction and growth.
• Develop technical expertise with Senior Engineers and Business Class Leader.
• Track project finances and adjust work scope to fit schedules.
• Attend training to advance understanding of complex concepts; contribute papers/presentations at conferences.

Skills

Travel ability

Client management

Mentorship

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license

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

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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

Oct 14, 2026

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