Senior Electrical Studies Engineer
About the role
HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Studies Engineer to join our growing local and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. This role requires a well-rounded foundational expertise in high voltage substation electrical design and will involve working independently while occasionally directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising less-experienced EITs and/or Designers.
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical design studies and reports including grounding, electromagnetic transient studies, electrical effects, lightning protection, bus analysis, short circuit analysis, and power flow studies
- Protect and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring
- Prepare calculations for studies and reports (AC/DC load studies, rigid bus calculations, etc.)
- Prepare various types of specifications including performance specs, equipment / procurement specs, and construction specs
- Attend client stakeholder meetings and lead reviews with the client
- Effectively manage multiple tasks for multiple projects while being cognizant of schedule and budget
- Perform quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed
- Provide engineering input on specific project design issues and questions
- Provide input to the development of project manhours estimates and task schedules
- Perform site visits during the design, construction and as-built phases of projects, including participating in field reviews or construction observation
- Mentor and technical guidance of junior level engineers
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in substation grounding, electrical effects, and protection and controls design
- Experience with electrical studies software (e.g., CDEGS, WinIGS, PSCAD, ATP-EMTP, ETAP, etc.)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with Renewables developers, data center substations, and utility interconnections a plus
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Minimum of 10 years of experience
- Professional Engineers (PE) license
- Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
- Proficient 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
- Minimum of 10 years of experience
- Professional Engineers (PE) license
- Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
Benefits
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.
Pay
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.)
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular