Substation Coordinator

Substation Coordinator / EIT

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?
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.

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.

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, 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• Commerical/institutional experience in healthcare is a plus.
• Prior experience in substation engineering is a plus.
• Prior experience consulting or working for an electric utility considered a plus.
• 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 candidate preferred.

• 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.

Primary Location: United States-Arkansas-Little Rock

Other Locations: United States-Arkansas

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Substation Engineering

Job Posting: Dec 11, 2024