Hydropower Engineering Manager (Electrical Design)

Taleo Social Sourcing • Sacramento, CA

8h

About The Position

HDR is seeking a Hydropower Engineering Manager (Electrical Design) to lead and grow its Northern California hydropower electrical practice. The role shapes the practice’s strategy, growth, technical excellence, recruiting, and retention, while overseeing production and the electrical section. The manager leads and develops staff, champions quality and delivery, and serves as project manager and/or technical lead on hydropower electrical projects.

The position oversees electrical design plans and specifications, equipment specifications, bid reviews, and site investigations, and supports installation, testing, commissioning, and startup field activities. It works closely with mechanical, structural, civil, and controls teams and partners with Power sector and National Hydropower Practice leaders. The role also builds client relationships with hydropower owners and operators, supports proposals, interviews, and strategic pursuits across California and the region, and contributes to local and national marketing and production efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Professional registration, license, or certification may be required based on the role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Commitment to actively participating in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive hydropower engineering and design experience, ideally 10 or more years.
• Technical depth in hydropower electrical systems, including generator protection and controls, excitation systems, governor controls, SCADA/DCS, station service, switchyard/substation equipment, relay settings and coordination, and arc-flash/grounding analysis.
• Active engagement in electrical-focused industry organizations such as IEEE PES, IEEE Hydropower Working Groups, NHA Technical Committees, or CEATI Hydropower Electrical Task Forces.
• Licensed Professional Engineer with U.S. licensure.
• Proficiency in engaging communication and collaboration.
• Consulting experience supporting client relationships and delivering high-quality electrical engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Hire, grow, mentor, and develop technical staff across experience levels.
• Oversee production operations and the electrical section.
• Champion quality control, technical excellence, and exceptional project delivery.
• Facilitate team members’ career development and personal growth.
• Serve as project manager and/or technical lead for hydropower electrical projects.
• Oversee electrical design plans and specifications, equipment specifications, bid reviews, and site investigations.
• Support field activities during installation, testing, commissioning, and startup.
• Coordinate with mechanical, structural, civil, and controls teams.
• Partner with Power sector and National Hydropower Practice leaders on local and national initiatives.
• Build relationships with hydropower owners and operators, including utility clients, federal agencies, and/or water authorities.
• Support proposals, interviews, and strategic pursuits throughout California and the region.
• Partner with Power Business Development and Client Management teams.
• Support local and national marketing and production efforts.
• Support project goals and HDR business activities and perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

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