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Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Substation Civil EIT

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601

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HDR is currently seeking an entry‑level Substation Civil EIT to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals in our Raleigh, NC office.

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.

Primary Responsibilities

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in using AutoCAD

Experience using Microstation

Prior experience consulting or working for an electric utility

Experience using electrical design software such as SKM PowerTools, ETAP or EasyPower

Strong written and confident verbal communication skills.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Self‑motivated and able to take initiative.

Preference is given to local candidate(s).

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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.

Locations & Schedule Primary Location: Raleigh, NC Industry: Power Schedule: Full‑time Employee Status: Regular Business Class: Substation Engineering Job Posting: Oct 29, 2025

Equal Opportunity / EEOC Statement At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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