Senior Electrical Engineer-Battery Energy Storage Systems

About the role

At HDR, employee-owners create a welcoming environment where everyone is valued and respected, empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work. The company weaves diversity, equity, and inclusion into its work and fosters a sense of belonging. As part of the Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted, and delivered as global energy demands grow, working on massive data centers, modernizing transmission systems, and contributing to reliable, resilient, and sustainable power systems. You’ll work side‑by‑side with industry‑recognized engineers and scientists who have been at the forefront of grid transformation for over a century, driving infrastructure forward, powering innovation, and leaving your mark on the energy future.

Responsibilities

• Support grid scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects developing conceptual layouts and one‑line diagrams and supporting the detailed design through the completion of Issue for Construction design packages.
• Evaluate and analyze energy storage technologies, products, and vendors and support clients with technology and vendor selection and implementation.
• Support microgrid and distributed energy resources projects by developing detailed electrical engineering designs.
• Develop and review engineering design plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents at various design milestones for BESS projects.
• Support developers, utilities, and other clients with identifying, defining, and implementing use‑cases for battery energy storage systems in both centralized and distributed locations.
• Develop written technical reports that effectively convey battery energy storage concepts, use‑cases, and feasibility study results to various types of audiences.
• Coordinate closely with civil, structural, fire & life safety (F&LS), high‑voltage electrical, SCADA/telecommunications, water, and geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue for Construction design packages for BESS projects.
• Participate in design reviews with various stakeholders including governing and permitting agencies.
• Support development of and updates to internal design guidelines, catalogs, and templates for power generation projects.
• Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians.
• Provide construction phase technical support including bid addenda, submittal reviews, Requests for Information (RFI), Construction Progress Reports (CPR) and change orders, and incorporate agreed‑upon changes into the project documents, as needed.
• Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.
• Coordinate project workload to deliver documents on schedule.
• Serve as a mentor or counsellor to junior members of the team.
• Provide technical support and assistance to HDR’s team and clients.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis; minimum 10 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems); professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position (e.g., PE or P.Eng); extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems; strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and electrical design software; commitment to being an active participant of HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

Preferred: Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards; technical writing experience with equipment, construction and procurement specifications; minimum 10 years of experience in design of BESS, power generation, renewables, electrical distribution, or power system controls; understanding of BESS technologies and integration of these systems into traditional power generation and renewables generation facilities; understanding of typical communication network topology, fire alarm systems