Substation P&C EIT/Designer

About the Role

HDR is seeking a Substation P&C EIT/Designer to join their Power Delivery team. This role involves providing engineering design and technical support for high-voltage substation projects. The position can be based in Raleigh, NC or Charlotte, NC.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering designs for substation projects of varying scales.
• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports, and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium, and High Voltage).
• Prepare calculations, design sketches, and redline drawings.
• Develop 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
• Substation grounding
• Perform site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects.
• Work with Designers and CADD Technicians to develop drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes, and project specifications.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Experience using MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Strong written and confident verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to take initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Preferred).
• EIT certification or ability to pass the FE Exam within 6 months (Strongly preferred).
• Exposure to general Civil Engineering experience (Preferred).
• Prior experience in substation design (Preferred).
• Prior experience consulting or working for an electric utility (Preferred).
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of the employee-owned culture.