At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
Primary Responsibilities You will be part of a rapidly growing team working on a variety of exciting projects that will test your engineering skills and set you on a path for career growth. As an integral part of a team, you will prepare engineering designs on substation projects ranging in scale from simple device replacements to large greenfield substation sites. You'll be given the flexibility and freedom to seek and acquire knowledge and experience in both the Protection and Control and Physical aspects of high voltage substation design. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who is eager to learn and take on new challenges. In the role of Substation EIT/Coordinator, we'll count on you to:
- Working under the direction of Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s) your role will encompass the following:
- Preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports, and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage).
- Preparation of calculations, design sketches and redline drawings.
- Working with Designers and CADD Technicians to develop drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes and project specifications and requirements.
- Developing design deliverables including one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA schemes block diagrams, communications plans, substation physical layouts, material lists, conduit and cable sizing/routing, AC and DC systems calculations and sizing, and substation grounding.
- Performing site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects.
- Perform other duties as needed
Due to client contract requirements: US Citizenship - US naturalized citizen (foreign born) required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate (or ability to acquire one within 6 months of employment)
- Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
- Bachelors or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
- Strong written and confident verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Self-motivated and ability to take initiative.
- Desire to pursue growth and obtain Professional Engineer License.
- Strong foundations in circuit analysis.
- Highly proficient in using Bluebeam.
- Familiarity electrical design software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD.
- Preference will be given candidates local to the Irvine, CA area.
- Prior experience of doing distribution systems, substation, and power facilities design and engineering is highly preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm is preferred.
- Prior experience consulting or working for an electric utility considered a plus
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's 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.
Our Commitment
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.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $69,000 - $88,000 and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
Primary Location
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United States-California-Irvine
Industry
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Power
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
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Regular
BusinessClass
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Substation Engineering
Job Posting
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Apr 1, 2025 |
HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
Apr 01, 2025