Substation Coordinator/EIT

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. 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?

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Each 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.

We 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.

In the role of Substation Coordinator/EIT, we'll count on you to:

HDR Engineering is seeking a Substation Coordinator to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. The successful candidate will be an integral part of a team that executes technical design on substation engineering projects ranging in scale from simple device replacements to large greenfield design projects. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual eager to learn and face new challenges.

The primary duties of a Substation Coordinator include:

Preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage) and substation systems under the direction and supervision of more senior engineers and designers.

The successful/ideal candidate will be seeking knowledge and experience in both the Protection and Control (Indoor) and Physical (Outdoor) aspects of High Voltage (HV) Substation design.

Other responsibilities include:

Work under the direction of the Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s).

Prepare calculations, design sketches and redline drawings.

Work with Designers and CAD Technicians to develop drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes and project specifications and requirements.

Typical designs include one-line diagrams, protection and control schematic development, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, substation physical layouts, material lists, conduit and cable sizing/routing, AC and DC systems calculations and sizing, and substation grounding.

Occasional short-term travel (typically 1-5 days) may be necessary. Longer-term (several weeks) assignments may be required infrequently on project assignments.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to obtain your Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate within a reasonable time frame (i.e. 12 months)

Electrical utility, consulting engineering, or similar substation design experience preferred

MicroStation & AutoCAD a plus

Familiarity or willingness to learn electrical design software such as SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or EasyPower

Local candidate

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Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Computer skills in Microsoft Office

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location:United States-Kentucky-Lexington

Other Locations:United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Tennessee-Nashville

Industry:Power

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Substation Engineering

Job Posting:Jul 9, 2026

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

USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, s exual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law.

CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.

At HDR, health and safety matters.

For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy.

If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver's license and compliance with our vehicle policy.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

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