Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

Electrical Engineer
- Power Generation

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world? 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.

In the role of Electrical Engineer
- Power Generation, we'll count on you to:

• Have experience within the utility scale power and renewable energy industry and be capable of supporting power generation design projects including leading multiple design and engineering project or administration tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in power generation and distribution, renewable energy, protection and motor control design, power system studies, construction and equipment specification development, and balance of plant designs such as raceway, lighting, and grounding systems.
• Interest or experience in the exciting market of renewables and battery energy storage systems (BESS) is very desired.
• Mentor junior engineers, client relationship development, and supporting marketing activities, such as proposal technical writing, fee builds, and development of work breakdown structure is desired.
• A level of design and engineer of record work experience with power plant systems is required.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas or ability to obtain reciprocity
• Protection and control design experience including setting calculations and electronic files development
• Instrumentation and Controls experience particularly with DCS and PLC systems is a plus
• Field experience, including startup and commissioning, experience is desired
• Experience in renewable energy (PV, BESS, etc.) and DER or "microgrid" projects is highly desired
• Previous experience with an engineering power consulting firm desired
• Willingness to grow into a team lead or section manager role
• Knowledge and experience with three-phase electrical power, protection and control design, system grounding, physical design, and experience with other activities such as lighting and grounding design, including instrumentation and control and life safety systems
• Capable computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include ETAP, SKM, Easy Power, CYMCAD, PSCAD, etc.)

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

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.