Substation P&C Engineer

HDR • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

HDR is hiring a Substation P&C Engineer to support protection and control engineering for utility, industrial, and commercial power projects. The role designs and reviews engineering systems and deliverables, applies client and utility standards, and helps deliver safe, reliable, constructible solutions. It involves technical coordination with clients and stakeholders, leading project execution, conducting field investigations and quality reviews, and supporting construction, testing, and commissioning. The engineer also contributes to continuous improvement and collaboration across project teams.

HDR describes itself as an employee-owned company committed to inclusion, respect, and empowering employees to contribute their perspectives. Employee Network Groups support belonging and engagement across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered, such as a PE or P.Eng license.
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software.
• Commitment to actively participating in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm.
• Experience with Power Market Sector design software such as PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Design and review Protection & Control systems and engineering deliverables for utility, industrial, and commercial power projects.
• Identify and resolve technical, constructability, and schedule challenges throughout project execution.
• Apply client requirements, utility standards, and engineering best practices to deliver safe and reliable designs.
• Collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines to develop integrated, constructible solutions.
• Serve as a primary technical contact for clients and project stakeholders.
• Develop bills of materials (BOMs), cable schedules, wire lists, and related project documentation.
• Lead project execution by managing priorities, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Perform site assessments and field investigations to support engineering design.
• Conduct quality reviews to ensure accuracy, compliance, and high-quality deliverables.
• Support construction, testing, and commissioning through technical problem-solving and design support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards, tools, and processes.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, and collaboration across diverse project teams.

What This Job Offers

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