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HDR is looking for a Substation Senior Designer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals in our Substation group. This individual will be a part of a team that provides designer support for large and small scale substation engineering projects. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who wants to learn and take on new challenges. On a day-to-day basis, the Senior Substation Designer will be expected to:

Work independently to perform substation design tasks, CADD design, develop design drawings and documents, modeling and/or analysis, prepare material lists, perform field reviews, and other tasks for moderately complex to highly complex projects. Prepare engineering drawings, including One Line Diagrams, General Arrangements Sections, Grounding Conduit Plans, Foundation Plans, Material Lists (BOM), Relay and Control Systems Schematics and Wiring DiagramsPerform calculations, reports and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage) and substation systems to support engineers. Understand client standards and complete small to moderately complex projects, exercising judgment in design criteria, evaluation, and design, subject to review by engineers.Based upon experience, can perform most design responsibilities without assistance on moderately complex projects, and may work independently, but with some engineering guidance on complex projectCommunicate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and client personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency using Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and MicroStation or Inroads etc.Experience in both the Protection and Control (Indoor) and Physical (Outdoor) aspects of High Voltage (HV) Substation designPrevious experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm preferredAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustLocal candidates are preferredLI-SM1Required Qualifications Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experienceA minimum of 10 years related industry experienceAdvanced skillset of 2D design software and document management infrastructure.Advanced skillset of 2D Coordination toolsCompetency of Microsoft Office products and communication toolsAdvanced understanding of engineering or architectural conceptsKnowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specificationsExcellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essentialLeadership and mentoring skillsets required

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.