Senior Substation Engineer

  • Denver, CO
  • Posted 60+ days ago | Updated 6 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Proposal Writing
Budget Management
Communication
Electrical Wiring
SCADA
Cabling
Routing
Design Review
Change Management
Budget
Acquisition
Construction Management
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Marketing
IT Management
Business Development
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Mentorship
Performance Management
Preventive Maintenance
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Project Management
Staff Management
Management
Quality Improvement
Project Implementation
Microsoft Office
Design Software
AutoCAD
3D Computer Graphics
Autodesk Revit
Network

Job Details

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.

HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Senior to join our growing Colorado Power Delivery program.

The primary duties of a Substation Senior Engineer include managing the execution of all aspects of substation projects of all sizes and complexity, including scope and proposal development, project execution, project closeout, quality control, schedule, and budget management. Experience with at least one of the following substation design components; physical, protection/controls, relaying, communication is required, and associated strategic services aspects (i.e. permitting, land acquisition) of projects is preferred, with strong technical experience.

Specific duties include:

  • Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations including one-line diagrams, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, and the selection of substation equipment.
  • Interface with clients, including utilities, developers, manufacturers, and other consultants for executing project requirements, including design reviews, construction support, technical recommendations, change management.
  • Develop and manage non-technical project requirements, including project schedule, project budgets, change orders, and contract agreements. May also be responsible for overseeing non-engineering components of projects, including environmental permitting, land acquisition, construction management, and other services.
  • Act as lead design engineer on multiple projects simultaneously and able to guide and teach supporting production design engineers, with capability to stamp projects as required.
  • Leads the QA/QC process on projects and is committed to delivering world class quality. Coordinate with marketing and technical leadership for business development. Leverage and/or develop client relationships to develop new substation opportunities.
  • Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more PM's, Project Engineers, EIT's, CADD/Designers, and administrative staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 years of substation design experience required and understanding each role in substation design and can coordinate properly.
  • Minimum of 5 years of overall experience including project leadership and staff management experience preferred.
  • Experience managing multiple engineering assignments concurrently
  • Experience in 15kV through 345kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI
  • Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams and project staff and work-sharing with staff in other locations preferred
  • Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
  • Preference given to candidates local to Colorado.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience
  • Professional Engineers (PE) license
  • Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
  • Proficient 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

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.
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