Electrical Engineer; Electrified Transit​/Rail Substations

Electrical Engineer (Electrified Transit/Rail Substations)

HDR is seeking proficient Electrical Engineering candidates with experience in medium to high-voltage power distribution systems, which includes but is not limited to substations, analysis of AC and DC power systems, coordination of protective relays, rectifiers, grounding and bonding, and negative return.

In the role of Electrical Engineer we'll count on you to:

• Coordinate work of the electrical design team on large institutional/industrial projects 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 document on schedule
• Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines
• Review electrical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
• Write/edit electrical specifications and select equipment, electrical systems and devices
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, 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 Electrical Engineers, Electrical Coordinators or Technicians
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable design and construction experience
• Perform field surveys for data collection of existing equipment and facilities
• Experience in identifying electrical hazards and implementing electrical safe work practices
• Complete time-critical project tasks to achieve project schedule milestones
• Coordinate with internal divisions and public agencies
• Coordinate and prioritize multiple long and short-term tasks simultaneously
• Strong decision-making skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience performing power distribution studies for load flow, short circuits, protective relay coordination, arc flash, harmonic, and ground analysis
• Experience with ETAP, running load study, arc flash study, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• Previous experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.