Senior Electrical Power Engineer

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HDR is an employee-owned company where employees are engaged in creating a welcoming environment where everyone is valued and respected, empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion across our company and communities, and we consider our impact on the world.

The power generation market continues to grow and evolve with strong capacity demand signals. Our national Power Generation team is poised for growth. We are seeking a qualified Senior Electrical Power Engineer to help our clients develop, contract, and implement natural gas and potentially renewable energy generation projects while serving as Owner’s Engineer and/or Advisor.

Opportunities are available in these preferred locations:

• Austin
• Ann Arbor
• Boise
• Bismarck
• Billings
• Charlotte
• Chicago
• Denver
• Irvine
• Fort Worth
• Houston
• Honolulu
• Kansas City
• Madison
• Minneapolis
• Missoula
• Omaha
• Phoenix
• Portland (OR & ME)
• Richmond
• Raleigh
• Sacramento/Folsom
• San Diego
• Seattle
• Spokane
• St. Louis
• Syracuse

• Lead utility-scale power generation design projects and support in a traditional Owner’s Engineer role.
• Lead power generation design, including protection and motor control design, power system studies, construction and equipment specification development, and balance-of-plant designs such as raceway, lighting, and grounding.
• Mentor engineers, manage client relationships, and lead marketing activities including proposal writing, fee builds, and work breakdown structure development in response to requests for proposals.
• Perform design and engineer-of-record work for power plant systems; travel for client meetings and project site visits is expected to be less than 10%.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program with an Electrical Power emphasis.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems Engineering with an Electrical Power emphasis.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in electrical power generation design.
• Design experience with simple cycle and combined cycle power generation.
• Previous experience with an engineering power consulting or EPC firm is desired.
• Excellent communication, written and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently, lead a multi-discipline consulting team, or lead a small team.
• Extensive knowledge of three-phase electrical power, protection and control design and settings development, system grounding, and experience with lighting, instrumentation and control, and life-safety systems.
• Work with Project Manager and Project Controller on project reviews with management as needed.
• Direct the activities of other engineering professionals and mentor staff members as needed.
• Travel expectation of less than 10% for meetings with clients and vendors and site visits.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience
• Professional Engineers (PE or P.Eng) 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-CADD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPIPE, and Revit)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

HDR is 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.

The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $108,661 - $204,250;
New Jersey: $131,537 - $204,250.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management, Consulting, and Engineering

Oil and Gas, Utilities, and Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing

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May 21, 2025