Electrical Distribution Project Engineer; PE

Electrical Distribution Project Engineer (PE)

HDR Engineering is currently seeking an Electrical Distribution Project Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

Preferred locations include Phoenix, Las Vegas, Portland (OR), Seattle, and Spokane.

• Preparing all technical aspects and deliverables associated with the conceptual and detailed design of overhead and underground electric power distribution systems, distribution system planning, lighting design, grounding and lightning protection.
• Coordinating the preparation of construction packages for overhead and underground distribution lines including plan and profile drawings, structure assemblies and details, stringing charts, staking tables, bills of material, and other applicable details.
• Assigning tasks and providing guidance to junior team members and coordinating quality control reviews for work performed by EITs and/or Designers.
• Identifying and implementing learning opportunities for EITs and/or Designers through methods such as job shadowing, assigning specific project tasks, “show and tell”, lunch n learns, and general knowledge sharing.
• Performing quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
• Providing engineering input on specific project design issues and questions.
• Conducting engineering analyses to develop design options.
• Assisting with preparation of cost estimates or specifications.
• Attending client stakeholder meetings and leading design reviews with the client.
• Providing input to the development of project manhours estimates and task schedules.
• Effectively managing multiple tasks for multiple projects while being cognizant of schedule and budget.
• Performing site visits during the design, construction, and as‑built phases of projects, including participating in field reviews or construction observation.
• Works independently on electrical clearance calculations, lighting photometric calculations, electrical load calculations, short circuit, overcurrent coordination and arc flash studies.
• Works with others within the group on technical report writing.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in distribution planning, distribution modeling, distribution coordination, distribution line design.
• Experience performing structural analysis, plan and profile preparation, line optimization, preparing specifications and drawings, and other engineering documents required for overhead and underground line projects.
• Experience using PLS-CADD and other design software.
• Minimum 4 years of experience performing aspects associated with overhead and underground electrical distribution system analysis and design, lighting design, distribution field staking, joint‑use field review and design, and knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). Experience with electrical and planning analysis software such as CYMCAP, ETAP, or Polywater Pull Planner.
• Experience with design tools for pole loading analysis: e.g. O‑calc, Spida Calc or Pole Foreman.
• Experience using CAD software packages for Electrical Distribution such as PLS-CADD, Micro Station/AutoCAD/ArcGIS.
• Strong client relationship skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Auto Pipe, and Revit).
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Location:

Las Vegas, Nevada (Other locations: Tucson, Arizona; Reno, Nevada; Albuquerque, New Mexico). Industry: Power.

Schedule:

Full‑time. Employee Status:
Regular. Business Class:
Transmission/Distribution Eng. Job posting date:
Jan 9 2026.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The targeted salary range for this position in Nevada is $80,640 to $132,480.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.