Electrical Instrumentation & Controls; I&C Design Engineer

Overview

Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Design Engineer - ( 190572 )

HDR is looking for an Electrical / I&C Design Engineer to join our team. This individual will be a key member of HDR’s rapidly growing engineering team and will provide day-to-day execution of electrical engineering and design deliverables for power generating facilities, primarily hydro, coal fired, simple cycle, combined cycle, and coal fired. Experience in battery storage and microgrid projects is beneficial.

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. We believe electricity powers modern life and, as part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow.

• Manage, lead and coordinate the work of the design team through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project.
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
• Manage and coordinate workload to complete the deliverable on schedule.
• Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Prepare detailed design packages for generation and storage facilities.
• Prepare engineering calculations and reports such as load flow, short circuit, grounding and arc flash studies.
• Modification projects include relay protection upgrades, inverter replacements, plant control system upgrades, excitation, governor, and power system upgrades.
• Manage, lead, mentor and develop less experienced electrical engineers and designers.
• Prepare major plant equipment specifications for generators, transformers, motors, switch gear, inverters, MCCs, PLC and DCS control systems.
• Coordinate power plant electrical engineering design effort with other HDR disciplines and project personnel.
• Perform cable, raceway and equipment sizing calculations; prepare cable and conduit schedules and routing drawings.
• Develop Input and Output (I/O) Lists and interface with the plant control system.
• Be responsible for testing and commissioning plans.
• Review engineering work deliverables and lead project teams with status updates as needed.
• Maintain good relationships with peers, client organizations, vendor representatives and sub-consultants.
• Identify and develop new strategic relationships to support winning and executing assignments for the Power Generation team and other HDR groups.

• Master's degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 7 years' experience in project execution with the Power Market Sector
• Engineering design experience for hydroelectric, fossil and renewable power generation
• Electrical powerhouse and balance of plant controls and power systems
• Knowledge of large-scale power generation electrical and control systems (medium and low voltage switch gear and MCCs, diesel generators, UPS systems, VFDs, PLCs, Excitation and Governor Systems)
• Experience with detailed design for large power generation is highly desirable
• Prior experience in a consulting engineering environment is highly desirable
• Electrical System Design Software knowledge such as ETAP, SKM, and / or CDEGS is highly required
• Produce design drawings including one-lines, two-lines, schematics, general arrangements, connection diagrams, raceway drawings, and bill of materials
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Occasional travel is required
• Local candidates are preferred
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• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Auto Pipe, Revit)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

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