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HDR

Substation EPC Program Lead

Portland, OR · On-site

Significant experience in substation design and/or EPC delivery * Experience delivering or overseeing high-voltage substation projects (e.g., 69kV-500kV+) * Due to applicable government contract ...

NV5

Sr. Structural Engineer - Substation

$100K - $136K/yr

... projects. * Assist in marketing and promotion efforts to add new regional clients. * Prepare ... Physical substation design experience is strongly preferred. * Professional Engineering (P.E ...

Actalent

Substation Engineer

Happy Valley, OR

$130K - $180K/yr

Experience in substation engineering, utility design, or power systems projects. * Working knowledge of high-voltage systems, substation physical design, and equipment arrangements. * Familiarity ...

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NV5

Principal Substation Engineer

$98K - $125K/yr

Overview Principal Substation Engineer - Remote - US At NV5, we understand the intricacies of ... You will be working in small project teams to provide exceptional customer service and quality in ...

NV5

Sr. Substation Engineer

$98K - $125K/yr

Overview Sr. Substation Engineer - (Physical/P&C) - Remote - US At NV5, we understand the ... You will be working in small project teams to provide exceptional customer service and quality in ...

Quanta Services

Design Engineer - Substation

Portland, OR · On-site

$104K - $133K/yr

We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with ...

TOTH AND ASSOCIATES INC

Substation Engineer - I/II

Portland, OR · On-site +1

$104K - $132K/yr

This role works under the direction of a Professional Engineer (PE) and Project Managers to develop ... Required Qualifications: * BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering ...

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What is the difference between Live In Substation Project vs Substation Technician?

AspectLive In Substation ProjectSubstation Technician
CredentialsRelevant electrical certifications, safety trainingElectrical certifications, safety training
Work EnvironmentOn-site, often in remote or outdoor substation locationsOn-site, within substations or electrical facilities
Employer & IndustryPower utilities, construction companiesPower utilities, maintenance firms
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding project-specific roles and accommodationsDaily duties and technical skills

Live In Substation Project roles involve working on electrical substations with accommodations provided on-site, often during large-scale construction or upgrade projects. Substation Technicians focus on maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting substation equipment. While both require electrical certifications and safety training, the Live In Substation Project emphasizes project-based work with on-site living, whereas Substation Technicians typically work in ongoing maintenance roles.

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Substation EPC Program Lead

Substation EPC Program Lead

HDR

Portland, OR • On-site

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

HDR rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 357 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.
In the role of Substation EPC Program Lead, we'll count on you to:
  • Assume leadership responsibility for the substation scope within large, multidisciplinary EPC infrastructure programs, with a focus on technical delivery, coordination, and execution alongside contractor partners.
  • Advise clients on the technical, regulatory, and execution aspects of substation development, including site development, physical and electrical design, permitting, constructability, outage planning, protection and control integration, and equipment strategy.
  • Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of substation scope execution, working in partnership with the EPC contractor responsible for construction. Responsibilities include oversight and coordination of:
    • Site selection and layout development
    • Engineering (physical design, electrical systems, protection & controls, grounding, SCADA/communications)
    • Environmental planning and compliance
    • Permitting and land use coordination
    • Procurement support and long-lead equipment strategy (e.g., transformers, breakers, major electrical equipment)
    • Construction support and field coordination
  • Outage coordination, energization, and commissioning support
  • Serve as the primary substation interface between the owner, engineering teams, and the EPC contractor to ensure alignment on design intent, execution strategy, system integration, and constructability.
  • Coordinate closely with transmission line, system planning, real estate and environmental teams to ensure seamless integration across the broader program.
  • Anticipate and identify risks and issues specific to substation delivery, including equipment lead times, design coordination challenges, outage constraints, system integration risks, and contractor execution challenges. Support the client in issue resolution, risk mitigation, and timely decision-making.
  • Develop and implement execution plans, work processes, and tools specific to the substation scope to improve efficiency, enhance coordination with the contractor, and maintain transparency.
  • Provide oversight of design and construction activities performed by others, ensuring compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and program QA/QC expectations.
  • Direct and coordinate a multidisciplinary team of HDR staff and subconsultants. Promote alignment through effective communication and ensure resources are in place to meet scope and contract requirements.
  • Monitor scope, schedule, and budget performance for the substation portion of the program, while ensuring conformance with contract documents. Support change management processes and ensure alignment with overall program goals.
  • Engage with clients, utilities, agencies, and stakeholders to support permitting, approvals, communication, and resolution of technical and execution challenges.
  • Mentor and develop staff working on substation projects and programs.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional Engineering (PE) License
  • Significant experience in substation design and/or EPC delivery
  • Experience delivering or overseeing high-voltage substation projects (e.g., 69kV-500kV+)
  • Due to applicable government contract requirements, this position requires U.S. citizenship.
  • Strong understanding of substation design standards, protection and control systems, permitting processes, and construction methods
  • Experience working collaboratively with EPC contractors or construction partners
  • Familiarity with alternative delivery models (EPC, P3, DBFOM)
  • Experience working within a Program Management Office (PMO) environment
  • PMP certification
  • Willingness to travel and support project and field coordination activities

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • 10 years related experience
  • A minimum of 5 years of project management experience
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
  • Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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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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

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