HDR

Senior Power Electrical Engineer

HDR$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
  • 10+ years of experience in electrical power generation and renewable energy design required.
  • Professional Engineering license (PE or P.Eng) required.
  • Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Power Market Sector design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D).

Responsibilities

  • Lead power generation design projects in various capacities, including Owner's Engineer role.
  • Mentor young engineers and support their professional development.
  • Manage client relationships and participate in marketing efforts.
  • Contribute to proposal development including technical writing and fee builds.
  • Oversee design and engineering of record work related to power plant systems.

Benefits

  • Employee-owned culture promotes active participation.
  • Opportunities for leadership growth within the organization.
  • Less than 10% travel allows for work-life balance.
  • Engagement in exciting renewable energy and BESS projects.
Full Job Description
The Senior Electrical Power Engineer candidate should have experience within the utility scale power and renewable energy industry and be capable of leading teams for power generation design projects including supporting in a traditional Owner's Engineering role. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power generation and distribution, renewable energy, protection and motor control design, power system studies, construction and equipment specification development, and balance of plant designs such as raceway, lighting, and grounding systems. Interest and experience in the exciting market of renewables and battery energy storage systems (BESS) is very desired. In addition, the candidate will be expected to mentor young engineers, support in managing client relationships, and lead marketing activities including proposal technical writing, fee builds, and work breakdown structure development in response to requests for proposals. A significant level of design and engineer of record work experience with power plant systems is required. Preferred Qualifications • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems Engineering with an Electrical Power emphasis. • 15+ years' experience in electrical power generation and renewable energy design. • Field experience, including startup and commissioning, experience. • Experience in renewable energy (PV, BESS, etc.) and DER or "microgrid" projects is highly desired. • Previous experience with an engineering power consulting firm desired. • Willingness to grow into a team lead, section manager or business class leadership role. • Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently, as a lead on a multi-discipline consulting team, or as a lead on a small team are required. • Extensive knowledge of three-phase electrical power, protection and control design and settings development, system grounding, physical design, and experience with other activities such as lighting and grounding design, including instrumentation and control and life safety systems. • Instrumentation and Controls experience particularly with DCS and PLC systems is a plus. • Work with Project Manager and Project Controller on project reviews with management as needed. • Direct the activities of other engineering professionals and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed. • Position will include an expectation of less than 10% travel for meetings with clients and vendors as well as project site visits. #LI-MV3 Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering • A minimum of 10 years of experience • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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.
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