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HDR · 7 hours ago

Substation EIT/Designer

HDR is a company focused on shaping the future of electricity generation, transmission, and delivery. They are seeking a Substation EIT/Designer to contribute to technical design on substation engineering projects, ranging from simple device replacements to large-scale designs.

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Responsibilities

Preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage) and substation systems under the direction and supervision of more senior engineers and designers
The successful/ideal candidate will be seeking knowledge and experience in both the Protection and Control (Indoor) and Physical (Outdoor) aspects of High Voltage (HV) Substation design
Work under the direction of the Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s)
Prepare calculations, design sketches and redline drawings
Work with Designers and CAD Technicians to develop drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes and project specifications and requirements
Typical designs include one-line diagrams, protection and control schematic development, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, substation physical layouts, material lists, conduit and cable sizing/routing, AC and DC systems calculations and sizing, and substation grounding
Occasional short-term travel (typically 1-5 days) may be necessary

Qualification

High Voltage Substation DesignEngineering Drawings PreparationProtectionControl SystemsEIT CertificationTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

Preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage) and substation systems under the direction and supervision of more senior engineers and designers
The successful/ideal candidate will be seeking knowledge and experience in both the Protection and Control (Indoor) and Physical (Outdoor) aspects of High Voltage (HV) Substation design
Work under the direction of the Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s)
Prepare calculations, design sketches and redline drawings
Work with Designers and CAD Technicians to develop drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes and project specifications and requirements
Typical designs include one-line diagrams, protection and control schematic development, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, substation physical layouts, material lists, conduit and cable sizing/routing, AC and DC systems calculations and sizing, and substation grounding
Occasional short-term travel (typically 1-5 days) may be necessary

Preferred

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
Local candidates preferred

Company

HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.

H1B Sponsorship

HDR has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (3)
2024 (4)
2023 (6)
2022 (3)
2021 (5)
2020 (8)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Galen Meysenburg
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Jeff Glover
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