Substation Coordinator

3 days ago

Lexington, Kentucky, United States HDR Full time

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you'll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You'll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

In the role of Substation Coordinator, we'll count on you to:

HDR Engineering is seeking a Substation Coordinator to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. The successful candidate will be an integral part of a team that executes technical design on substation engineering projects ranging in scale from simple device replacements to large greenfield design projects. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual eager to learn and face new challenges.

The primary duties of a Substation Coordinator include:

  • 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.

Other responsibilities include:

  • 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. Longer-term (several weeks) assignments may be required infrequently on project assignments.

  • Other responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to obtain your Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate within a reasonable time frame (i.e. 12 months)

  • Electrical utility, consulting engineering, or similar substation design experience preferred

  • MicroStation & AutoCAD a plus

  • Familiarity or willingness to learn electrical design software such as SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or EasyPower

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