Substation EIT/Designer

HDR • Boise, ID

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About The Position

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

The position prepares engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports, and designs for low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical substations and related systems under the direction and supervision of senior engineers and designers. The successful candidate will develop knowledge and experience in both Protection and Control (indoor) and Physical (outdoor) aspects of high-voltage substation design. Occasional short-term travel, typically one to five days, may be necessary; longer assignments lasting several weeks may be required infrequently.

HDR describes itself as an employee-owned company with a collaborative culture and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Its Employee Network Groups support an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Local candidates preferred.
• Candidates without an EIT will be called a Substation Designer and are expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports, and designs for electrical substations and substation systems.
• Work under the direction of Project Managers and Project Engineers.
• Prepare calculations, design sketches, and redline drawings.
• Work with Designers and CAD Technicians to develop drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes, project specifications, and requirements.
• Develop 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-term assignments, typically one to five days; infrequent assignments lasting several weeks may also be required.

What This Job Offers

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