Electrical EIT​/Coordinator - Energy Storage

Electrical Design Coordinator/EIT

As part of HDR's Power sector, you will help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow.

• Support grid scale generation and microgrid projects, developing conceptual layouts and one-line diagrams and supporting detailed design through completion of Issue for Construction (IFC) design packages.
• Focus on energy storage projects in solar, wind, thermal generation and power delivery and zero emission mobility.
• Conduct analyses to develop electrical design options or recommendations, and assist in preparation of project deliveries (engineering drawing packages, cost estimates, project specifications).
• Coordinate closely with civil, structural, fire & life safety (F&LS), high-voltage electrical, SCADA/telecommunications, water, and geotechnical engineers to develop complete IFC design packages.
• Provide technical support and assistance to HDR’s team and clients.
• Perform routine engineering assignments using standard techniques and procedures.
• Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables.
• Work independently on small projects or assist senior engineers on larger projects.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers, other Engineers in Training (EITs), Designers or BIM Specialists as needed.

• Experience with grid scale renewable energy (solar and wind generation) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
• Experience with distributed energy resource (microgrids) projects.
• Experience participating in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.
• Experience evaluating and analyzing different technologies, products, and vendors and supporting clients with technology and vendor selection and implementation.
• Experience supporting development and updates to internal design guidelines, catalogs, and templates for power generation projects.
• Willingness to grow into a mentor, senior engineer role and more.
• Knowledge of three-phase electrical power, protection and control design and settings development, system grounding, and physical design.
• Knowledge of electrical studies such as ampacity, short circuit, load flow, grounding, harmonics and lighting.
• Local candidates preferred.
• EIT or ability to obtain. Candidates hired without their EIT will be titled Electrical Designer and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Primary location:
Minnesota, Saint Louis Park. Other location:
Wisconsin, Madison. Full-time, regular employee status.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.