Substation Physical Engineer

Description

• Work with Senior Engineers and the Business Class Leader to identify and develop specific technical expertise
• Support the growth of local teams and/or leverage existing staff across the company to execute work and deliver world class services to clients
• Support large, multi-disciplinary projects including technical leadership, deliverable development, project management, and proposal development·
• Coordination and assignment of quality control reviews for work performed by junior level engineers and/or designers
• Participate in power delivery marketing efforts, communications and client development with business, operations, marketing, and project staff to maximize client satisfaction, company growth and profitability·
• Support the growth of a Substation team and assign tasks to junior level staff and provide technical mentorship to the team.
• Responsible for execution of the technical aspects and deliverables of projects assigned, with the ability to provide asset management reviews, risk assessments, and financial investment plans for replacement of equipment
• Establish strong client relationships in the region and an in-depth understanding of the clients’ business objectives to determine the most effective execution strategies
• Attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule
• May also assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events
• Manage key technical aspects for substation physical project deliverables: one-line, three-line, general arrangement, elevations, foundation plan, grounding plan, conduit plan, conduit and cable schedules, bill of materials, SPCC plan, lightning studies, lighting studies, and grounding studies

Requirements

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
• Client management, marketing, and business development skills in addition to contacts and relationships with power delivery clients
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Proven track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers, and project staff
• Ability to travel
• Specific experience performing work associated with substation design including one line diagrams, general arrangements, section views, grounding plans, conduit plans, material lists, relay and control schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Previous experience in the Power Market Sector with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
• Understands 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

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance