Substation Project Engineer - Power Delivery Specialist

HDR; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Substation Project Engineer in Rapid City, SD. You will lead design efforts for high voltage substations from 12kV through 500kV, coordinating with multiple teams to ensure safe, reliable power delivery.

The role emphasizes mentorship of junior staff and active participation in an employee-owned culture. Required are a Bachelor's in Engineering and a PE license, with preference for a Master's degree and 3+ years in substation project execution at an engineering firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• PE license required.
• Minimum experience in substation project execution.

Responsibilities

• Design substations including yard layouts, grounding, and protection schemes.
• Prepare equipment specifications and procurement documentation.
• Coordinate with Civil/Structural, Networks, and Transmission teams.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and designers.
• Support scope, schedule, and budget development; monitor progress.

Skills

Substation design

Protection and control

Project execution

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Masters degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Job description

HDR is seeking a Substation Project Engineer in Rapid City, SD. You will lead design efforts for high voltage substations from 12kV through 500kV, coordinating with multiple teams to ensure safe, reliable power delivery.

The role emphasizes mentorship of junior staff and active participation in an employee-owned culture. Required are a Bachelor's in Engineering and a PE license, with preference for a Master's degree and 3+ years in substation project execution at an engineering firm.