Substation Engineer - Kennedy Space Center, United States - HDR

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About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is hiring a Substation Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals in Florida.

The primary duties of the Substation Engineer include protection and control engineering for High Voltage Electric Utility projects, 12 kV through 500 kV.Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission substation projects across the globe.

Specific duties include:

• Prepare calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.)
• Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing
• Ensure that schedules and budgets are met
• Coordinate design activities with other departments (Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, etc.)
• Effectively communicate and coordinate project activities with manager, clients, and others as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• Experience in electrical substation design, specifically protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring
• PE License
• Strong computer skills, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and electrical design software
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understands physical substation design including yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, and associated bills of material
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is strongly preferred
• Specific experience performing aspects associated with substation design including One Line Diagrams, General Arrangements, Section Views, Grounding Plans, Conduit Plans, Material Lists, Relay and Control Schematics, and Wiring Diagrams is preferred
• Preference given to local candidates.

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. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.