Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is hiring: Substation Communication

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As a power delivery professional, are you looking for a new “home” where your employer’s values are aligned with yours? Are you interested in a company that is diverse and inclusive and takes extraordinary efforts to create high-performance teams? Are you interested in a company that has a strong local presence supported by national experts in power delivery and provides opportunities to work on transformational projects throughout the US? Are you interested in a firm that is 100-percent employee owned with full transparency of financial results and a solid record of performance year-to-year? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, HDR may be your new home.

The primary duties of the Substation Communication Project Engineer include responsibility for knowledge and execution of the technical aspects and deliverables of substation communication projects. This person should be an experienced, competent engineer with a good understanding of all commonly used substation equipment and the SCADA functions associated with that equipment. It is required to have a working knowledge of substation protection and control schemes, RTUs, HMIs, PLCs, I/O devices, communication processors, Ethernet networks and equipment, serial communications, LAN/WAN devices and topology, fiber optics, radio communications, common communication protocols, and applicable device configuration software. Familiarity with SCADA communication aspects of protective relay settings and associated software is also required.

• Complete all technical requirements of substation communication projects of basic to moderate complexity.
• Support substation project scoping efforts by reviewing existing communication infrastructure, current utility standards, and best practices to provide a project communication recommendation to the design team.
• Complete technical reviews of substation protection and control schematic diagrams from a communication and/or SCADA perspective.
• Develop RTU and EMS points lists and documentation of RTU data.
• Develop configurations for RTUs, HMIs, I/O devices, meters, PLCs, communication processors, and network devices using proprietary software packages.
• Execute testing and troubleshooting of device configurations in a lab environment.
• Coordinate protective relay communication port parameters and data maps with system protection engineers.
• Coordinate EMS database changes with utilities.
• Provide technical and troubleshooting support for field technicians, primarily via telephone and email, with on-site support as needed.
• Responsible for quality control reviews of communication projects from peers and/or other teams as needed.
• Work independently and may direct, mentor, train, and supervise less-experienced EITs and/or Designers.
• Collaborate with Business Class Leaders to develop technical expertise and attend training and seminars on complex concepts related to the discipline.
• Assist with developing technical papers and presentations for industry conferences or events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in substation communication and SCADA engineering
• Specific experience with Novatech Orion RTUs, SEL controllers, GE/Harris D20 RTUs, and other listed systems and protocols
• Experience with an electric utility or consulting firm is desired
• Some travel may be required; local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• Experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Revit)
• Commitment to 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 Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) foster a sense of belonging and support where everyone can contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States - Minnesota - Saint Louis Park

Other Locations

United States - Wisconsin - Madison

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Substation Engineering

Job Posting

Apr 24, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to employment equity and are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, or conviction records.

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