Substation CADD Technician

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.

At HDR, you'll do meaningful work that helps power communities and support the evolving energy landscape. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on a diverse portfolio of complex power delivery, utility, and energy infrastructure projects across North America.
• Develop advanced expertise in Revit, BIM, and digital design workflows.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across multiple offices.
• Grow your technical and professional skills through mentorship and career development opportunities.
• Be part of a growing team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Take advantage of a competitive salary and benefit package where all employees are invited to participate in the employee ownership program.

What You'll Do

As a Substation CADD Technician, you will play a key role in transforming engineering concepts into detailed designs using advanced 3D modeling and drafting tools. Your responsibilities will include:

In the role of Substation CADD Technician, we'll count on you to:

• Developing detailed 3D models for substation facilities and equipment using Autodesk Revit.
• Producing high-quality engineering drawings, including:
• Physical layouts, details, and sections
• Control building layouts, sections, and elevations
• Grounding and conduit plans
• Foundation and grading plans
• Control single line, schematic, and wiring diagrams
• Bills of materials, equipment callouts, and cable schedules.
• Generating coordinated 2D construction drawings directly from 3D BIM models.
• Supporting model coordination efforts, including clash detection and design reviews.
• Working closely with engineers and designers across multiple disciplines to deliver accurate and efficient designs.
• Contributing to the advancement of BIM and digital delivery best practices within the Power Delivery group.
• Supporting both large-scale utility projects and smaller, fast-paced engineering assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical or associate diploma/degree, Revit and AutoCAD or MicroStation certification, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience preparing substation CADD layouts and design drawings from engineering concepts.
• Strong proficiency in Autodesk Revit with demonstrated 3D modeling experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in electrical substations, utility, power delivery, or similar industry experience is an asset.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with local and remote project teams.
• Experience transitioning traditional 2D CAD workflows into BIM/Revit-based environments is considered a strong asset.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

What Sets You Apart

• A passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• An eagerness to learn new technologies and design methodologies.
• Be self-motivated, able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Have a strong interest in power systems, substations, and energy infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential
• Basic understanding of engineering or architectural concepts

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The pay range for Vancouver, BC: $47,355 - $67,650.

Primary Location: Canada-Alberta-Calgary

Other Locations: Canada-Saskatoon, Canada-British Columbia-Vancouver

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting: Aug 6, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer ( We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.