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As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?\nWatch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'\nEach and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.\nWe believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.\nYou will be part of a rapidly growing team working on a variety of exciting projects that will test your engineering skills and set you on a path for career growth. As an integral part of a team, you will prepare engineering designs on substation projects ranging in scale from simple device replacements to large greenfield substation sites. You’ll be given the flexibility and freedom to seek and acquire knowledge and experience in both the Protection and Control and Physical aspects of high-voltage substation design. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who is eager to learn and take on new challenges.\nThe primary duties of the Senior Substation Engineer include:\nResponsible for knowledge and execution of the technical aspects and deliverables of projects assigned and is an experienced, competent engineer who generally understands and can complete all technical requirements of projects of basic to moderate complexity.\nDevelop a partnership with the PM. Whereas the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client management - the SE is responsible for technical execution of the project.\nDevelop and implement a project execution plan for the technical aspect of projects.\nAssign project tasks and provide technical guidance to project team members.\nSupport the technical aspects of scope, schedule, and budget - including proposal development, work breakdown structure development and implementation, progress assessment, risk assessment/mitigation, change management, and schedule management.\nCoordinate and perform quality checks and reviews for all project deliverables per the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures to deliver a world-class quality product to the client. Perform quality checks and reviews of projects from other teams on an as-needed basis. \nWork independently and also direct, mentor, and train Electrical Engineers, Graduate Engineers, and Drafters/Designers.\nLead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.\nWork with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to your discipline.\nAssist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.\nPerform other duties as needed\n\nDue to client contract requirements: US Citizenship - US naturalizes citizen (foreign born) required.\nKeywords: Senior Substation Engineer, substation\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.\nA minimum of 10 years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 765kV preferred, including at a minimum, conceptual knowledge of physical, electrical, civil, and structural design components as well as knowledge of IEC, IEEE, ANSI, and other applicable design and equipment standards.\nSpecific experience performing aspects associated with substation design including substation layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, conduit plans and details, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material.\nStrong computer skills, AutoCAD, Microstation, Microsoft Office and electrical design software (e.g., CDEGS).\nPrior experience doing distribution systems, substation, and power facilities design and engineering is required.\nPrevious experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired.\nSome travel may be required.\nPreference will be given candidates local to the Irvine, CA area.\nPrior experience consulting or working for an electric utility considered a plus.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Engineering\nA minimum of 10 years of experience\nRequires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.\n\nExtensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector\nProficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)\nAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture\nWhat We Believe\nHDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. 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