Substation EIT / Designer
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
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 weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask: What is our impact on the world? HDR is looking for a
Substation Engineer
to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. The primary duties include physical substation, protection, and control engineering for High Voltage Electric Utility projects, 12 kV through 500 kV. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission substation projects across the globe. The aim is to contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. Responsibilities
Support preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensure that schedules and budgets are met Understand physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material Understand protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring Prepare calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.) Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing Coordinate design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.) Effectively communicate and coordinate project activities with manager, clients, and others as needed Work independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less-experienced EITs and/or Designers Perform other duties as needed Qualifications
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture Preferred Qualifications Preference given to local candidates Experience working for an A/E/C consulting firm EIT license. Candidates hired without their EIT will be titled "Substation Designer" and will be expected to receive their EIT for career progression #LI-JC7 Locations
Primary Location : United States-Maine-Portland Other Locations : United States-New Hampshire-Bedford, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-Rhode Island-Providence Industry
Power Schedule
Full-time Employee Status
Regular BusinessClass : Power Generation Job Posting
Feb 5, 2026 EEO and Inclusion 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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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 weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask: What is our impact on the world? HDR is looking for a
Substation Engineer
to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. The primary duties include physical substation, protection, and control engineering for High Voltage Electric Utility projects, 12 kV through 500 kV. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission substation projects across the globe. The aim is to contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. Responsibilities
Support preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensure that schedules and budgets are met Understand physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material Understand protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring Prepare calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.) Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing Coordinate design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.) Effectively communicate and coordinate project activities with manager, clients, and others as needed Work independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less-experienced EITs and/or Designers Perform other duties as needed Qualifications
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture Preferred Qualifications Preference given to local candidates Experience working for an A/E/C consulting firm EIT license. Candidates hired without their EIT will be titled "Substation Designer" and will be expected to receive their EIT for career progression #LI-JC7 Locations
Primary Location : United States-Maine-Portland Other Locations : United States-New Hampshire-Bedford, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-Rhode Island-Providence Industry
Power Schedule
Full-time Employee Status
Regular BusinessClass : Power Generation Job Posting
Feb 5, 2026 EEO and Inclusion 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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