Power Electrical Engineer
Job in
Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, 29227, USA
Listing for:
HDR
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-07
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Environmental Engineer -
Energy/Power Generation
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' ' 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.
HDR is seeking a Power Electrical Engineer to support our growing South Carolina Power Market Sector, as well as workshare nationally on power generation, renewable energy, and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. In the role of Power Electrical Engineer, we'll count on you to:
Lead or support engineering and design efforts on new power generation and storage projects, including solar PV, BESS, and hybrid projects.
Coordinate the work of the power 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
Coordinate workload to complete the deliverable on schedule.
Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
Review project documents for areas of conflict with other disciplines.
Write and edit project specifications.
Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, requests for information (RFIs), change orders (COs), and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents.
Provide construction contract administration as needed.
Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Engineers, Project Coordinators or Designers, or BIM Technicians as needed.
Meet regularly with the client to assist the HDR project manager in providing updates and project status. Client types can include electric utility companies, renewable energy developers, and engineering / procurement / construction (EPC) contractors where HDR is the engineering consultant. Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications Masters degree in EngineeringA minimum of 3 years experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm Local candidates are preferred
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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, Auto Pipe, and Revit)
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
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