Electrical Engineer (PE) - Hydropower

About the role

This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

Responsibilities

• Cook up the work of the power design team through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project
• Set up meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Divvy up the workload to get the deliverable done on time
• Hold down the fort at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines
• Work your way through project documents for areas of conflict with other disciplines
• Write and edit project specifications
• Collaborate 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
• Handle construction contract administration as needed
• Check the quality and correctness of the work of other Engineers, Project Coordinators or Designers, or BIM Technicians as needed
• Do other duties as needed

Requirements

• Masters degree in Engineering
• 6+ years’ experience doing detailed electrical design work required
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm and hydropower generation is highly preferred
• Experience with any software for data analysis is preferred, particularly related to electrical engineering
• Experience with software packages including SKM Power tools for Windows, EasyPower, Matlab, and Visual Basic

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 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, AutoPipe, and Revit)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 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, AutoPipe, and Revit)

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Hydropower Engineering

Job Posting

Dec 11, 2025

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

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer).

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