Substation Project Engineer (PE)

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

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Substation Project Engineer in Portland, Oregon, to contribute to grid modernization and reliable power systems.

You will work with experienced engineers and coordinate across Civil/Structural, Networks, and Transmission teams to deliver scope, schedule, and budget. The role requires a PE license, a bachelor's degree in engineering, and at least 3 years in the Power Market Sector, with proficiency in MS Office and design software such as PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Experience with MS Office and Power Market Sector design software (PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit).

Responsibilities

• Support preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets and ensure schedules and budgets are met.
• Understand substation design including yard layouts, grounding, protection, and related BOMs.
• Understand protection and control design including panel arrangements and wiring diagrams.
• Prepare calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, AC/DC load studies).
• Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and testing.
• Coordinate design activities with Civil/Structural, Networks, and Transmission teams.
• Communicate effectively with manager, clients, and others as needed.
• Work independently and mentor/train less-experienced staff.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Power sector experience

Project execution

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) 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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

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.

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you'll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You'll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

In the role of Substation Project Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Support preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensure that schedules and budgets are met
• 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
• Understands 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, lighting 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
• Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less-experienced EIT's and/or Designers.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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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.

Primary Location: United States-Oregon-Portland

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Substation Engineering

Job Posting: Jul 10, 2026