Power Project Engineer (Substation Design) - Sacramento, CA

HDR
Sacramento, CA
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

HDR is seeking a Power Project Engineer (Substation Design) to join our Power sector in Sacramento, California. This role involves shaping how electricity is generated, transmitted, and delivered, contributing to reliable and sustainable power systems. You will work on high voltage substation design projects, including physical and protection & controls design for 12 kV through 500kV projects.

What You Will Do

You will understand physical substation design including yard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, and control building arrangements. You will prepare calculations for studies and reports, review project documents for conflicts, write and edit project specifications, and coordinate the work of the power design team. You will also establish meetings with governing agencies, coordinate workload to meet schedules, and provide construction contract administration as needed.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with a Professional Engineer (PE) license and a minimum of 3 years in project execution within the Power Market Sector. You will have the opportunity to direct, mentor, and supervise less-experienced team members. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time away, parental leave, and a retirement savings plan with employer match.

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time away
  • Parental leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Tuition reimbursement
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