Substation Electrical Engineer (PE) - High Voltage

Overview

Substation Electrical Engineer (PE) - High Voltage - (188513)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, and empowered to bring authentic selves and novel ideas to work. We strive to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

The Power sector shapes how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. HDR engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century, helping to shape reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems where communities thrive and industries expand.

This role focuses on physical substation, protection, and control engineering for High Voltage Electric Utility projects, 12 kV through 500 kV. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission substation projects across the globe.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensure that schedules and budgets are met
• Understand 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
• Understand 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, lightning 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
• Work independently and may direct, mentor, train, and / or supervise efforts of less-experienced EITs and / or Designers

Qualifications

Location and Schedule

Primary Location : United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Industry : Power

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

What We Believe and Our Commitment

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each others 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.

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.

Job Posting

Job Posting : Oct 31, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Lets work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the worlds greatest challenges and are always looking for great talent to join our global teams.

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