Job duties include
Developing design deliverables including substation physical layouts, material lists, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation grounding, and major equipment wiring diagrams
Preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports, and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage).
Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing.
Coordinating design activities with other departments (Civil, Structural, Transmission Line, etc.).
Assigns tasks and provides guidance to junior team members, and coordinates QC reviews for work performed by junior level engineers and/or designers.
Work with Senior Engineers and the Business Class Leader to identify and develop specific technical expertise and will attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline.
Responsible for quality control reviews of projects from other teams on an as needed basis.
Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less-experienced EIT's and/or Designers.
Performing site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects.
Perform other duties as needed.
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Keywords: Substation Project Engineer, electrical engineer, electrical engineering, substation physical layouts, substation layouts
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
California P.E. License
A minimum of 5 years of experience in substation design
Specific experience performing aspects associated with substation design including substation layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, conduit plans and details, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material.
Strong computer skills, AutoCAD, Microstation, Microsoft Office and electrical design software (e.g., CDEGS).
Previous experience with an architectural/ engineering or engineering consulting firm desired.
Some travel may be required.
Preference will be given candidates local to the Irvine, CA area.
Prior experience consulting or working for an electric utility considered a plus.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
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.
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