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Substation Project Engineer

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$96K - $122K/yr

Effectively communicate and coordinate project activities with manager, clients, and others as ... Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Project Engineer (Substation Design)

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$97K - $123K/yr

... with manager, clients, and others as needed - Works independently and may direct, mentor, train ... Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Substation Project Engineer

Boise, ID · On-site

$93K - $119K/yr

Effectively communicate and coordinate project activities with manager, clients, and others as ... Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Project Engineer (Substation Design)

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$97K - $123K/yr

... with manager, clients, and others as needed - Works independently and may direct, mentor, train ... Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

In the role of Substation Section Manager, we'll count on you to: * Responsible for establishing ... Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Substation Project Engineer

Round Rock, TX · On-site

$91K - $117K/yr

Effectively communicate and coordinate project activities with manager, clients, and others as ... Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Substation Project Engineer

Round Rock, TX · On-site

$91K - $117K/yr

Effectively communicate and coordinate project activities with manager, clients, and others as ... Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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How much do executive substation manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive substation manager in the United States is $59,924.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $66,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Executive Substation Manager vs Substation Supervisor?

AspectExecutive Substation ManagerSubstation Supervisor
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications in electrical systems, management experienceTechnical training, electrical certifications, supervisory experience
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple substations, strategic planning, administrative dutiesDirectly manages daily operations, onsite supervision of staff
Employer & Industry UsageUtility companies, energy providers, large industrial firmsUtility companies, electrical contractors, maintenance firms

The Executive Substation Manager typically handles strategic oversight and administrative responsibilities across multiple substations, requiring advanced credentials and management experience. In contrast, the Substation Supervisor focuses on daily operational supervision and technical oversight at a specific site. Both roles are essential in the electrical industry but differ mainly in scope and level of responsibility.

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Substation Project Engineer

Substation Project Engineer

HDR

Kansas City, MO • On-site

$96K - $122K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


HDR rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 352 rated engineering


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?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
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.
HDR is looking for a Substation Project Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.
In the role of Substation Project Engineer, we'll count on you to:
  • Support preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensure that schedules and budgets are met
  • Understanding, developing, and delivering physical substation designs 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
  • Understanding, developing, and delivering protection and control designs including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring
  • Prepare electrical calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.)
  • Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing
  • 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
  • Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less-experienced EIT's and/or Designers.
  • Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Engineers, Project Coordinators or Designers, or BIM Technicians as needed
  • Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Foundational expertise in high voltage substation design, including both physical and protection & controls design
  • A minimum of 3 years experience in project execution within the Power Delivery, Substation Sector
  • Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
  • Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
  • 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.

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About HDR

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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.

Industry

Specialized design services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1917