Electrical Distribution Project Engineer

Electrical Distribution Project Engineer

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At HDR, our employee‑owners fully engage in creating a welcoming environment where everyone is valued and respected.

As an Electrical Distribution Project Engineer your role will encompass the following:

• 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 such methods as job shadowing, assigning specific project tasks, 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 labor hours 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.
• Working independently on electrical clearance calculations, lighting photometric calculations, electrical load calculations, short‑circuit, over‑current coordination and arc‑flash studies.
• Working with others within the group on technical report writing.
• Performing other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ 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/design software i.e. CYMCAP, ETAP, Synergi Electric, Milsoft Wind Mil, SKM, and Polywater Pull Planner.
• Experience with design tools for pole loading analysis: i.e. PLS‑CADD, O‑calc, Spida Calc or Pole Foreman.
• Experience using CAD software packages for Electrical Distribution i.e. PLS‑CADD, Micro Station/AutoCAD/ArcGIS.
• Experience performing aspects associated with electrical distribution modeling and planning, distribution coordination, developing construction work plans, developing long‑range plans, distribution line design and staking, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) knowledge, and low voltage lighting design.
• Strong client skills preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
• Previous experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems).
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Primary

Location:

United States – Arizona – Tucson.

Other Locations:
United States – Arizona – Phoenix;
United States – New Mexico – Albuquerque.

Industry: Power.

Schedule:

Full‑time.

Employee Status:
Regular.

Business Class:
Transmission/Distribution Eng.

Job Posting:
Oct 13, 2025.

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