HDR

Electrical Distribution Project Engineer

HDR$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering with Electrical emphasis.
  • Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license required.
  • 5+ years of experience in electrical distribution system analysis and design.
  • Strong computer skills in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power.
  • Experience with electrical distribution modeling and planning.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare technical deliverables for overhead and underground electric power distribution systems.
  • Coordinate construction package development including drawings and technical details.
  • Assign tasks and guide junior team members in project work.
  • Implement learning opportunities for EITs and Designers through job shadowing and task assignments.
  • Conduct quality control reviews of engineering work from team members.
  • Provide engineering input on project design issues and questions.
  • Perform site visits during design, construction, and final reviews.

Benefits

  • Active participation in an employee-owned culture.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
  • Engagement with diverse projects in electrical distribution design.
  • Collaboration and team-oriented work environment.
Full Job Description
As an Electrical Distribution Project Engineer your role will encompass the following: • Preparing all technical aspects and deliverables associated with the conceptual and detailed design of overhead and underground electric power distribution systems, distribution system planning, lighting design, grounding and lightning protection. • Coordinating the preparation of construction packages for overhead and underground distribution lines including plan and profile drawings, structure assemblies and details, stringing charts, staking tables, bills of material, and other applicable details. • Assigning tasks and providing guidance to junior team members and coordinating quality control reviews for work performed by EITs and/or Designers. • Identifying and implementing learning opportunities for EITs and/or Designers through such methods as job shadowing, assigning specific project tasks, and general knowledge sharing. • Performing quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed. • Providing engineering input on specific project design issues and questions. • Conducting engineering analyses to develop design options. • Assisting with preparation of cost estimates or specifications. • Attending client stakeholder meetings and leading design reviews with the client. • Providing input to the development of project labor hours estimates and task schedules. • Effectively managing multiple tasks for multiple projects while being cognizant of schedule and budget. • Performing site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects, including participating in field reviews or construction observation. • Works independently on: o electrical clearance calculations, o lighting photometric calculations, o electrical load calculations, o short circuit, overcurrent coordination and arc flash studies. • Works with others within the group on technical report writing. • Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications • 5+ years of experience performing aspects associated with overhead and underground electrical distribution system analysis and design, lighting design, distribution field staking, joint-use field review and design, and knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). • Experience with electrical and planning analysis/design software i.e. CYMCAP, ETAP, Synergi Electric, Milsoft WindMil, SKM, and Polywater Pull Planner. • Experience with design tools for pole loading analysis: i.e. PLS-CADD, O-calc, SpidaCalc or Pole Foreman. • Experience using Cad software packages for Electrical Distribution i.e. PLS-CADD, MicroStation/AutoCAD/ArcGIS • Experience performing aspects associated with electrical distribution modeling and planning, distribution coordination, developing construction work plans, developing long range plans, distribution line design and staking, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) knowledge, and low voltage lighting design. • Strong client skills are preferred #LI-JM8 Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis • Previous experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems) • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. • Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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1917

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