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.
HDR is looking for a Data Center Senior Substation Designer/Team Lead in Atlanta, GA to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. Having developed foundational expertise as a senior high voltage substation physical designer, the successful candidate will be part of a substation team and will be ready to undertake a more complex role to work independently on large and small scale substation engineering projects while also directing, mentoring, training, and supervising junior designers. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who wants to learn and take on new challenges. On a day-to-day basis, you'll be expected to:
Work independently to perform substation physical design tasks, CADD design, develop design drawings and documents, modeling and/or analysis, prepare material lists, perform field reviews, and other tasks for moderately complex to highly complex projects. Understand 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. Prepare engineering drawings, including one line diagrams, general arrangements sections, grounding / conduit plans, foundation plans, material lists (BOM), relay and control systems schematics and wiring diagrams. Perform calculations, reports and designs for electrical substations (low, medium and high voltage) and substation systems to support engineers. Understand client standards and complete moderate to highly complex projects, exercising judgment in design criteria, evaluation, and design, subject to review by engineers. Perform most design responsibilities without assistance on moderately complex projects, and possibly work independently, but with some engineering guidance on highly complex projects. Work with local area and practice leadership to hire, mentor, train, and/or supervise a team of designers. Communicate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and client personnel. Manage a high-performing substation data center physical engineering team. This will include assigning responsibilities, mentoring junior staff, and fostering a collaborative culture focused on technical excellence, innovation, and accountability. Oversee the technical execution of data center substation projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget compliance. Plan and allocate resources for junior staff, ensuring alignment with HDR's project execution processes. Supervise and continue to grow a local substation team of designers and provide oversight over workload, quality, utilization, team morale, training, and performing annual performance reviews of team members. Understand basic project management tools and techniquest including client goals and objectives, contract types and project risk, work breakdown structurs, project scope / schedule / budget, financial management and controls, including earned value and project closeout. Work with Client Managers, Operational Managers, and Technical Leaders to ensure seamless integration of services and consistent delivery of world-class solutions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Protection and Control (Indoor) aspects of high voltage substation design Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm Experience in Physical (Outdoor) aspects of high voltage substation design Ability to be a lead technician, train junior designers, and work closely with engineering staff Experience developing CADD layouts/designs from engineering designs Local candidates are preferred *LI-SM1
Required Qualifications
- Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
- A minimum of 10 years related industry experience
- Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
- Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools
- Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
- Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
- Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential
- Leadership and mentoring skillsets required
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
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United States-Georgia-Atlanta
Industry
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Power
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
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Regular
BusinessClass
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Substation Engineering
Job Posting
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Dec 8, 2025 |
HDR, Inc.
Dec 08, 2025