Substation EIT/Designer

HDR • Tampa, FL

36d

About The Position

HDR Engineering is seeking a Substation EIT/Designer to join its Power Delivery team. The role contributes to technical design for electrical substation projects ranging from device replacements to large greenfield projects. It offers a growth opportunity for a self-directed candidate eager to learn and take on new challenges.

The successful candidate will develop knowledge and experience in both Protection and Control (Indoor) and Physical (Outdoor) aspects of high-voltage substation design. Work is completed under the direction and supervision of senior engineers and designers, as well as project managers and project engineers. Occasional short-term travel, typically 1–5 days, may be necessary.

HDR describes itself as an employee-owned company committed to an inclusive, collaborative culture. Its eight Employee Network Groups support belonging and employee engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• An attitude and commitment to actively participating in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• Local candidates preferred.
• Candidates without an EIT certificate will be placed in a Design Coordinator job code and expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports, and designs for low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical substations and substation systems under the supervision of more senior engineers and designers.
• Work under the direction of project managers and project engineers.
• Prepare calculations, design sketches, and redline drawings.
• Collaborate with designers and CAD technicians to develop drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes, project specifications, and project requirements.
• Contribute to designs such as one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, substation physical layouts, material lists, conduit and cable sizing and routing, AC and DC system calculations and sizing, and substation grounding.
• Travel occasionally for short periods, typically 1–5 days, if needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level