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HDR · 1 week ago

Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

HDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming environment for its employee-owners. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead power generation design projects and mentor junior engineers while managing client relationships and engaging in marketing activities.

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Responsibilities

Lead teams for power generation design projects including supporting in a traditional Owner’s Engineering role
Mentor young engineers
Support in managing client relationships
Lead marketing activities including proposal technical writing, fee builds, and work breakdown structure development in response to requests for proposals
Direct the activities of other engineering professionals and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed

Qualification

Power generation designRenewable energy experienceProfessional Engineer licenseThree-phase electrical powerInstrumentationControlsProject execution experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyDesign software proficiencyLeadership skillsMentoring experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
A minimum of 10 years of experience
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (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 CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

Preferred

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems Engineering with an Electrical Power emphasis
15+ years' experience in electrical power generation and renewable energy design
Field experience, including startup and commissioning, experience
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
Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently, as a lead on a multi-discipline consulting team, or as a lead on a small team are required
Extensive knowledge of three-phase electrical power, protection and control design and settings development, system grounding, physical design, and experience with other activities such as lighting and grounding design, including instrumentation and control and life safety systems
Instrumentation and Controls experience particularly with DCS and PLC systems is a plus
Work with Project Manager and Project Controller on project reviews with management as needed
Direct the activities of other engineering professionals and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Position will include an expectation of less than 10% travel for meetings with clients and vendors as well as project site visits

Company

HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.

H1B Sponsorship

HDR has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (4)
2023 (6)
2022 (3)
2021 (5)
2020 (8)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Galen Meysenburg
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Jeff Glover
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