HDR

Electrical Engineer -Power Generation

HDR • $90K — $120K *
Phoenix, AZ 85032In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
  • Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license needed.
  • Minimum of 7 years' experience in Power Market Sector project execution preferred.
  • Proficiency in electrical system design software like ETAP, SKM, and CDEGS.
  • Experience with design for hydroelectric and fossil fuel power generation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate the design team through project phases.
  • Establish and participate in code compliance meetings.
  • Manage workload to meet project deadlines.
  • Conduct work sessions on site with project teams.
  • Prepare design packages for generation and storage facilities.
  • Perform engineering calculations and prepare reports.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule options available.
  • Opportunities for continued education and professional development.
  • Employee ownership culture promotes a collaborative environment.
  • Engagement in diverse and challenging projects across various power generation technologies.
Full Job Description
HDR is looking for a Electrical Engineer to join our team. This individual will be a key member of HDR's rapidly growing engineering team and will provide day-to-day execution of electrical engineering and design deliverables for power generating facilities, primarily hydro, coal fired, simple cycle, combined cycle, and coal fired. Experience in battery storage and microgrid projects is beneficial. On a day-to-day basis, this individual will be expected to:
  • Manage, lead and coordinate the work of the design team through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project.
  • Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
  • Manage and coordinate workload to complete the deliverable on schedule.
  • Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines
  • Prepare detailed design packages for generation and storage facilities.
  • Prepare engineering calculation and reports such as load flow, short circuit, grounding and arc flash studies.
  • Modification projects include relay protection upgrades, inverter replacements, plant control system upgrades, excitation, governor, and power system upgrades.
  • Manage, lead, mentor and develop less experienced electrical engineers and designers.
  • Prepare major plant equipment specification for generators, oil-filled and dry-type transformers, medium and low voltage motors, switchgear, inverters, motor control centers, PLC and DCS control systems.
  • Coordinate power plant electrical engineering design effort with other HDR disciplines and project personnel.
  • Perform cable, raceway and equipment sizing calculations.
  • Prepare cable and conduit schedules and routing drawings.
  • Develop Input and Output (I/O) Lists and interface with the plant control system.
  • Be responsible for testing and commissioning plans.
  • Review engineering work deliverables.
  • Lead project teams and provide status updates as needed.
  • Maintain good relationships with peers, client organizations, vendor representatives and sub-consultants.
  • Identify and develop new strategic relationships that will support winning and executing assignments for the Power Generation team and other groups within HDR.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Engineering
  • A minimum of 7 years' experience in project execution with the Power Market Sector
  • Engineering experience in the following areas:
    • Engineering design experience for hydroelectric, fossil and renewable power generation
    • Electrical powerhouse and balance of plant controls and power systems
    • Knowledge of large-scale power generation electrical and control systems (medium and low voltage switchgear and motor control centers, diesel generators, UPS systems, VFD's, PLC's, Excitation and Governor Systems)
    • Experience with detailed design for large power generation is highly desirable
    • Prior experience in a consulting engineering environment is highly desirable
    • Electrical System Design Software knowledge such as ETAP, SKM, and / or CDEGS is highly required.
    • Produce design drawings including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, general arrangements, connection diagrams, raceway drawings, and bill of materials
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Occasional travel is required
  • Local candidates are preferred
Qualifications Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: 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
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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.
Learn more about HDR
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1917
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