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HDR is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer with a strong work ethic to join our Power Generation and Renewables team. This individual will be a key member of HDR's rapidly growing electrical engineering team and will provide day-to-day execution of engineering and design work for renewable generating facilities, specifically photo voltaic solar, battery storage, and microgrid stations. Experience in hydropower, simple cycle, combined cycles and coal facilities is also beneficial. On a day-to-day basis, this individual will be expected to :
- Coordinate the work of the design team through the schematic design development and contract document phases of a project.
- Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
- Coordinate workload to complete the deliverable on schedule.
- Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with Project Managers and other disciplines.
- Prepare detailed design packages for solar, battery storage and microgrid facilities.
- Prepare engineering calculation and reports such as load flow, short circuit, grounding and arc flash studies.
- Execute modification projects including 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 specification for generators, oil-filled and dry-type transformers, medium and low voltage motors, switchgear, inverters, motor control centers, 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.
- Develop testing and commissioning plans.
- Perform review of engineering work deliverables.
- Lead project teams and provide status updates as needed.
- Maintain good relationships with peers, client organizations, vendor representatives and sub-consultants.
- Develop new strategic relationships that will support winning and executing assignments for the renewable energy team and other groups within HDR.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in EngineeringA minimum of 3 years experience in project execution within the Power Market SectorPrevious experience with an engineering consulting firmEngineering / design / construction experience for solar, battery storage and micro grid energy hydroelectric, renewable, and / or fossil power generation facilitiesElectrical powerhouse and balance of plant controls and power systemsKnowledge of large-scale power generation electrical and control systems (medium and low voltage switchgear and motor control centers, diesel generator, UPS systems, VFD's, PLC's, Excitation and Governor Systems)Experience with detailed design in digital protection relays, plant controls systems, excitation and governors for large hydro generation is highly desirableElectrical System Design Software knowledge such as ETAP, SKM, and / or CDEGSAbility to produce design drawings including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, general arrangements, connection diagrams, raceway drawings, and bill of materialsPossess excellent written and verbal communication skillsOccasional travel is requiredLocal candidates are preferredLI-SM1Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) licensePrevious experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned cultureWhat We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic / Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.