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Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

HDR is a company committed to creating a welcoming environment where employees are valued and respected. In the role of Electrical Engineer - Power Generation, you will support power generation design projects, mentor junior engineers, and engage in client relationship development while working on renewable energy initiatives.

ArchitectureConsulting

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Have experience within the utility scale power and renewable energy industry and be capable of supporting power generation design projects including leading multiple design and engineering project or administration tasks simultaneously

Experience in power generation and distribution, renewable energy, protection and motor control design, power system studies, construction and equipment specification development, and balance of plant designs such as raceway, lighting, and grounding systems

Interest or experience in the exciting market of renewables and battery energy storage systems (BESS) is very desired

Mentor junior engineers, client relationship development, and supporting marketing activities, such as proposal technical writing, fee builds, and development of work breakdown structure is desired

A level of design and engineer of record work experience with power plant systems is required

Perform other duties as needed

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas or ability to obtain reciprocity

Protection and control design experience including setting calculations and electronic files development

Instrumentation and Controls experience particularly with DCS and PLC systems is a plus

Field experience, including startup and commissioning, experience is desired

Experience in renewable energy (PV, BESS, etc.) and DER or “microgrid” projects is highly desired

Previous experience with an engineering power consulting firm desired

Willingness to grow into a team lead or section manager role

Knowledge and experience with three-phase electrical power, protection and control design, system grounding, physical design, and experience with other activities such as lighting and grounding design, including instrumentation and control and life safety systems

Capable computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CYMCAD, PSCAD, etc.)

Conduct work sessions and project meetings, and/or participate in reviews at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines, and provide construction contract administration as needed

Develop project schematic design and contract document phase of a project including reviewing project documents, writing project specification and coordinating areas of conflict with other disciplines

Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, requests for information (RFIs), change orders (COs), job safety analysis (JSAs) and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents

Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Engineers, Project Coordinators or Designers

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Qualification

Power generation designRenewable energy experienceProfessional Engineer licenseProtectionControl designInstrumentationControlsProject execution experienceMicrosoft Office skillsMentoring junior engineersClient relationship developmentTeam lead potential

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license

Previous 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 culture

A level of design and engineer of record work experience with power plant systems is required

Preferred