Distribution Electrical Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports, and designs for distribution overhead and underground lines.
• Perform load flow analysis, contingency analysis, and coordination studies.
• 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.
• Cook up 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.
• Cook 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.
• Perform QA/QC on the work of other Engineers, Project Coordinators or Designers, or BIM Technicians as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in engineering or MBA.
  • Possession of a 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.
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software.

  Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience in project execution within the Power Sector Market.
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software.

  What We Believe

  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

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

  Benefits

  • 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.

  Pay Range

  The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The salary range in Minnesota is $85,260 - $121,800.

  Location

  Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park
  Other Locations: United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  Industry

  Transmission/Distribution Eng

  Schedule

  Full-time

  Status

  Regular

  Business Class

  Transmission/Distribution Eng

  Job Posting

  Jul 14, 2026

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.