Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

HDR • Ann Arbor, MI

75d

About The Position

HDR is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support utility-scale power generation and renewable energy design projects. The role involves leading multiple design, engineering, and project-administration tasks simultaneously. The candidate should have power generation and distribution experience, including protection and motor control design, power system studies, construction and equipment specifications, and balance-of-plant systems such as raceways, lighting, and grounding. Experience with power plant systems as a designer and engineer of record is required. Experience or interest in renewables and battery energy storage systems (BESS) is strongly desired.

The role may involve mentoring junior engineers, developing client relationships, and supporting marketing activities such as technical proposal writing, fee development, and work breakdown structures. The engineer will develop schematic designs and contract documents, coordinate with project teams and other disciplines, participate in project-site reviews and meetings, support construction contract administration as needed, and perform quality assurance and quality control reviews.

HDR describes itself as an employee-owned company focused on collaboration, inclusion, and creating a welcoming environment. Its Employee Network Groups support belonging and participation across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the position's location, such as PE or P.Eng.
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Experience as a designer and engineer of record working with power plant systems.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software.
• Commitment to being an active participant in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in utility-scale power and renewable energy, including renewables and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Protection and control design experience, including setting calculations and electronic file development.
• Instrumentation and Controls experience, particularly with DCS and PLC systems.
• Field experience, including startup and commissioning.
• Experience in renewable energy (PV, BESS, etc.) and DER or microgrid projects.
• Previous experience with an engineering power consulting firm.
• 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, lighting and grounding design, instrumentation and control, and life safety systems.
• Experience with power-sector design software such as ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CYMCAD, PSCAD, PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit.
• Interest in mentoring young engineers, developing client relationships, and supporting marketing activities.

Responsibilities

• Support utility-scale power generation and renewable energy design projects.
• Lead multiple design, engineering, and project-administration tasks simultaneously.
• Develop project schematic designs and contract documents, including reviewing project documents, writing specifications, and coordinating conflicts with other disciplines.
• Coordinate with affected disciplines on addenda, requests for information (RFIs), change orders (COs), and job safety analyses (JSAs), and incorporate agreed-upon changes into project documents.
• Conduct work sessions and project meetings and participate in project-site reviews with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of work by other Engineers, Project Coordinators, or Designers.
• Potentially mentor junior engineers, develop client relationships, and support marketing activities such as technical proposal writing, fee builds, and work breakdown structures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level