Substation P&C EIT/Designer

HDR • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

HDR is seeking a Substation P&C EIT/Designer to join its Power Delivery team. The role provides engineering design and technical support for high-voltage substation projects, supporting safe, resilient, and high-quality infrastructure solutions for utility and energy clients. The position may be based in HDR’s Raleigh or Charlotte, North Carolina office.

Working in a collaborative, multi-discipline environment, the EIT/Designer contributes to projects across their lifecycle, from conceptual design through construction and commissioning support. The work spans Protection and Control and physical aspects of high-voltage substation design, on projects ranging from device replacements to large greenfield substation sites. The role works under the direction of Project Managers and Project Engineers and offers an opportunity to develop engineering skills and experience.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• EIT certification or ability to pass the FE Exam within six months.
• Exposure to general Civil Engineering experience.
• Prior experience in substation design.
• Prior experience consulting or working for an electric utility.
• 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-motivation and ability to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports, and designs for low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical substations.
• Prepare calculations, design sketches, and redline drawings.
• Collaborate with Designers and CADD Technicians to develop drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes, project specifications, and requirements.
• 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 and routing, AC and DC system calculations and sizing, and substation grounding.
• Perform site visits during project design, construction, and as-built phases.

What This Job Offers

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