Lead Distribution Engineer: Power Systems & Projects
Listed on 2026-10-30
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Environmental Engineer
Distribution Electrical Engineer - ( 194385 )
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
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Primary Responsibilities
The primary duties of a Distribution Project Engineer include preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports and designs for distribution overhead and underground lines, performing load flow analysis, contingency analysis, and coordination studies. This Engineer will be seen as the Lead Engineer for projects, and the subject matter expert in their area of expertise. They will create full design packages across many different projects:
Infrastructure, Renewables, Industrial, etc. They will also be expected to mentor newer EIT’s to grow their careers and capabilities.
In the role of Distribution Project Engineer, we’ll count on you to:
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
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Preference given to candidates local to the Madison/Milwaukee, WI or Minneapolis, MN area
Some travel may be required
Medium voltage design and power system study analysis experience
Part of a local or national organization within the industry
Previous presentation or white paper experience
Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm or electrical utility
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in project execution within the Power Sector Market
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
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
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
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