Power Project Engineer (Substation Design)

HDR
Sacramento, CA
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

As a Power Project Engineer (Substation Design) at HDR, you will be part of a growing team working on complex and responsible projects. You will have developed foundational expertise in high voltage substation design and will be ready to undertake a more complex and independent role. Your work will encompass physical substation design, protection and control design, and project management.

What You Will Do

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include understanding physical substation design, preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensuring that schedules and budgets are met. You will also prepare calculations for studies and reports, review project documents, write and edit project specifications, and coordinate the work of the power design team.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a strong understanding of substation design, including physical and protection & controls design. You will work independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise less-experienced engineers and designers. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to reliable, resilient, and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand.

Requirements

  • Masters degree in Engineering
  • California Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain within 12 months
  • A minimum of 3 years experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
  • Specific experience performing aspects associated with substation design
  • Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short and long-term disability
  • 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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