Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering
Professional Engineers (PE) license required
Extensive experience executing projects in the Power Market Sector
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and design software like PLS CAD, AutoCAD, etc.
Responsibilities
Perform electrical design studies and reports covering grounding, transient studies, and bus analysis
Design protection and control systems including panel arrangements and schematics
Prepare calculations for electrical studies and reports
Draft various specifications for equipment and construction
Lead client stakeholder meetings and reviews
Manage multiple projects with attention to schedule and budget
Conduct quality control reviews of projects from other teams
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
Benefits
Opportunity to grow and advance in a rapidly expanding team
Work independently with the potential to lead and mentor others
Engage in challenging projects with high voltage systems from 4 kV to 765 kV
Participate in field activities including design, construction, and inspections
Be part of an employee-owned culture fostering collaboration and input
Full Job Description
HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Studies Engineer to join our growing local and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.
You'll be part of a rapidly growing team wanting to take your career to the next level. Having developed a well-rounded foundational expertise in high voltage substation electrical design, you will be ready to undertake a more complex and responsible role as an overall Electrical Studies Subject Matter Expert. This role will require you to work independently while occasionally directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising less-experienced EITs and/or Designers. You'll have the opportunity to perform physical / outdoor substation design, protection and control, and electrical studies on projects ranging from 4 kV through 765 kV. This is an opportunity for you to be challenged, learn, and generally grow your career.
As a Senior Electrical Studies Engineer, your role will encompass the following:
Perform electrical design studies and reports including grounding, electromagnetic transient studies, electrical effects, lightning protection, bus analysis, short circuit analysis, and power flow studies
Protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring
Preparing calculations for studies and reports ( AC/DC load studies, rigid bus calculations, etc.)
Preparing various types of specifications including performance specs, equipment / procurement specs, and construction specs
Attending client stakeholder meetings and leading reviews with the client.
Effectively managing multiple tasks for multiple projects while being cognizant of schedule and budget.
Performing quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
Providing engineering input on specific project design issues and questions.
Providing input to the development of project manhours estimates and task schedules.
Performing site visits during the design, construction and as-built phases of projects, including participating in field reviews or construction observation.
Mentoring and technical guidance of junior level engineers
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of experience in substation grounding, electrical effects, and protection and controls design.
Experience with electrical studies software (e.g., CDEGS, WinIGS, PSCAD, ATP-EMTP, ETAP, etc. ).
Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working with Renewables developers, data center substations, and utility interconnections a plus.
Industry involvement and/or involvement with working groups (i.e. IEEE or other)
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QualificationsRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
A minimum of 10 years of experience
Professional Engineers (PE) license
Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
Proficient 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
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.
