Substation Electrical Engineer

Company : HDR
Location : Glen Allen, VA, 23060
Posted Date : 13 October 2025
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Electrical Engineering
Occupation : Electrical Engineer
Job Details
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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
The successful candidate will be a part of a team that provides design 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.
- Protection and control design.
- Schematic and wiring designs
- Assign project tasks and provide technical guidance to junior team members on moderate to highly complex projects.
- Perform QC reviews for work performed by junior and mid-level engineers and/or designers.
- Work with senior engineers and technical leaders 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.
- May assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR's technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
- Will also be 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.
Due to client contract requirements, US-born citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years of substation design experience.
- Experience using standard industry design software required
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills preferred.
- Previous consulting firm experience desired.
- Some travel may be required.
- Preference given to local candidates
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Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) 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.
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.
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