Substation Project Engineer

HDR

Fargo, ND

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budgeting, Control Engineering, Design Services, Electrical Wiring, Equipment Specification, High Voltage (HV), Mentoring, Professional Engineer, Project Engineering, Project Execution, Schedule Development, Schematics
LOCATION
Fargo, ND
POSTED
Today

Seeking a Substation Project Engineer to join a leading Power Delivery team in Rapid City, SD.
The role involves physical substation, protection, and control engineering for high-voltage projects (12kV–500kV), from small upgrades to large transmission substations worldwide.
Responsibilities include designing yard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, and wiring schematics; preparing calculations, equipment specifications, and coordinating with other departments.
The engineer will communicate with clients and team members, work independently, and mentor less-experienced staff.
Additional duties involve managing scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree and 3+ years of substation design experience; required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, PE license, and experience in power sector project execution.
Candidates should have proficiency in design software and a commitment to an employee-owned culture.

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