Distribution Electrical Engineer

Distribution Electrical Engineer - (194385)

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• Preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports and designs for distribution overhead and underground lines.
• Perform load flow analysis, contingency analysis, and coordination studies.
• Serve as the Lead Engineer for projects and subject matter expert in the area of expertise.
• Create full design packages across many projects:
  Infrastructure, Renewables, Industrial, etc.
• Mentor newer EITs to grow their careers and capabilities.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P. Eng).
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Auto Pipe, Revit).
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Business Class:
Transmission/Distribution Eng

United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Power

Full‑time

Regular

Jul 14, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.