Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

Position Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where each individual is valued. In the role of Electrical Engineer - Power Generation, you will support utility-scale power and renewable energy design projects while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across multiple teams. Your expertise will contribute to designing advanced power generation systems and helping us make a positive impact on communities and the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate experience in utility-scale power and renewable energy, supporting power generation design projects and managing multiple design or engineering tasks simultaneously.
• Engage in power generation and distribution, renewable energy, protection and motor control design, power system studies, construction, equipment specification development, and balance of plant designs (raceway, lighting, grounding systems).
• Leverage interest or experience in the renewables market and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Mentor junior engineers, develop client relationships, and support marketing activities including proposal technical writing, fee builds, and work breakdown structure development.
• Utilize design and engineer of record experience with power plant systems.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board (for example, a Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license).
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit).
• A demonstrated commitment to actively contributing within our employee-owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas or the ability to obtain reciprocity.
• Experience in protection and control design, including setting calculations and electronic file development.
• Instrumentation and Controls experience, particularly with DCS and PLC systems.
• Field experience, including startup and commissioning, is desired.
• Background in renewable energy (PV, BESS, etc.) and DER or “microgrid” projects.
• Prior experience with an engineering power consulting firm.
• Willingness to grow into a team lead or section manager role.
• Broad knowledge in three-phase electrical power, protection and control design, system grounding, and related disciplines.
• Solid computer skills in Microsoft Office and design software (examples include ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CYMCAD, PSCAD).
• Experience conducting project meetings, overseeing construction contract administration, and coordinating interdisciplinary project documents.
• Ability to conduct QA/QC on the work of peers.
• A strong commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.