Substation Project Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Substation Project Engineer to manage physical substation and control engineering for high voltage electric utility projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a PE license, and a minimum of 3 years’ project execution experience. The role involves preparing scopes and budgets, and coordinating between different departments. HDR values diversity and promotes an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm preferred.
• An attitude towards being an active participant in the company culture.

Responsibilities

• Support preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Understand physical substation design including layout and building arrangements.
• Prepare calculations for engineering studies and equipment specifications.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities effectively.

Skills

Project execution in Power Market Sector

Microsoft Office

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Project Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. The primary duties 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.

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and in our communities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensure that schedules and budgets are met
• Understand 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
• Understand 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, lightning 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
• Work independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less-experienced EITs and/or Designers
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

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
• Professional Engineer (PE) 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.

Job Details

Primary Location: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Substation Engineering

Job Posting: Oct 9, 2025

EEO Statement

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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