Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

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, EasyPower, CYMCAD, PSCAD, etc.)
  • Conduct work sessions and project meetings, and/or participate in reviews at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines, and provide construction contract administration as needed
  • Develop project schematic design and contract document phase of a project including reviewing project documents, writing project specification and coordinating areas of conflict with other disciplines
  • Cover with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, requests for information (RFIs), change orders (COs), job safety analysis (JSAs) and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents
  • Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Engineers, Project Coordinators or Designers
• 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, AutoPipe, and Revit)

Qualifications

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Skills

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, EasyPower, CYMCAD, PSCAD, etc.)
• Conduct work sessions and project meetings, and/or participate in reviews at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines, and provide construction contract administration as needed
• Develop project schematic design and contract document phase of a project including reviewing project documents, writing project specification and coordinating areas of conflict with other disciplines
• Cover with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, requests for information (RFIs), change orders (COs), job safety analysis (JSAs) and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Engineers, Project Coordinators or Designers

Benefits

We believe in fostering a culture of inclusion and respect, where every employee feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. HDR is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment, and we strive to create an environment where all employees can thrive.

Pay

The compensation for this role will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.

Business Class

Power Generation

Job Posting Date

Oct 8, 2025

Equal Employment Opportunity

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.