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Substation Senior Designer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/3/2025

Job Description - Substation Senior Designer (177047)

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About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams include scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Senior Designer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals in our Substation group.

The successful candidate will be a part of a team that provides designer support for large and small scale substation engineering projects. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who wants to learn and take on new challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Work independently to perform substation design tasks, CADD design, develop design drawings and documents, modeling and / or analysis, prepare material lists, perform field reviews, and other tasks for moderately complex to highly complex projects.
  • Prepare engineering drawings, including One Line Diagrams, General Arrangements Sections, Grounding & Conduit Plans, Foundation Plans, Material Lists (BOM), Relay and Control Systems Schematics and Wiring Diagrams.
  • Perform calculations, reports and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage) and substation systems to support engineers.
  • Understand client standards and complete small to moderately complex projects, exercising judgment in design criteria, evaluation, and design, subject to review by engineers.
  • Based upon experience, can perform most design responsibilities without assistance on moderately complex projects, and may work independently, but with some engineering guidance on complex projects.
  • Communicate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and client personnel.

Required Qualifications

  • Associates or technical school degree or combination of education and relevant experience.
  • 10 years of experience developing CADD layouts / designs from engineering designs.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and MicroStation or Inroads etc.
  • Experience in both the Protection and Control (Indoor) and Physical (Outdoor) aspects of High Voltage (HV) Substation design.
  • Ability to be a lead technician, train junior designers, and work closely with engineering staff.
  • Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Previous experience with an architectural / engineering or engineering consulting firm preferred.
  • Why HDR

    At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.

    Primary Location

    United States-Texas-Houston

    Other Locations

    United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-Louisiana-Baton Rouge, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Texas-San Antonio

    Industry

    Power

    Schedule

    Full-time

    Employee Status

    Regular

    Business Class : Substation Engineering

    Job Posting

    Apr 9, 2024

    At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

    We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

    Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

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