Senior Electrical Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

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? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 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 Senior Electrical Engineer, we'll count on you to: Lead the Electrical team and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams throughout all phases of water, wastewater, and other industrial projects to develop and deliver high-quality engineering solutions and project deliverablesEstablish and maintain client relationships and participate in business development, proposal efforts, design reviews, and production meetings related to electrical systemsServe as the electrical discipline lead for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and other critical infrastructure projectsParticipate in reviews with governing agencies to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and utility requirementsCoordinate workload throughout project development to deliver work on scheduleTrack project financial performance and coordinate team resources to ensure work is completed within agreed-upon budgets and schedulesWork with the Project Manager and Regional Controller to support project reviews with corporate management as neededDirect the activities of electrical engineering professionals and mentor junior staff membersLead the design and coordination of electrical infrastructure for water and wastewater facilities, utility service entrances, standby generation systems, automatic transfer switches, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, SCADA systems, instrumentation power, and power monitoring systemsSupport construction administration activities, including shop drawing reviews, RFIs, field observations, and startup/commissioning supportPerform other duties as required Preferred Qualifications Experience designing electrical systems for water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, booster stations, and other municipal infrastructure facilitiesKnowledge of standby power systems, emergency power requirements, motor control systems, VFD applications, and SCADA integrationExperience with utility coordination, power system studies, short-circuit analysis, arc flash analysis, and protective device coordinationFamiliarity with water and wastewater industry standards, regulations, and permitting requirementsPrevious experience with an architectural/engineering consulting firmStrong working knowledge of Revit Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasisA minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems);Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, and electrical design software An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What 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 As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. We provide a 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. 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.) Pay transparency Ohio: $111,650 - $159,500. Primary Location:United States-Ohio-Columbus Other Locations:United States-Ohio-Cleveland Industry:Building Engineering Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Building Electrical Job Posting:Sep 8, 2026 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.