Distribution Designer

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you'll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You'll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

In the role of Distribution Designer, we'll count on you to:

• Apply client and company policies and procedures in the development of moderately complex work order designs for overhead and underground electrical distribution facilities for a variety of customers and solutions.
• Prepare work orders and job packages consisting of bills of material, permit coordination and support, requisitions, site drawings and construction drawings for various installations of electrical facilities in a cost-effective manner that maximizes safety and service reliability.
• Perform quality control (QC) reviews of all engineering analyses, modeling assumptions, structural calculations, and project deliverables to verify accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable client standards and project requirements prior to issuance.
• Create and design work orders using client work management systems, design tools, and asset management systems.
• Identify standard overhead and underground distribution facilities and utility equipment.
• Field data activities and collection including measuring, mapping, field photography, equipment inventory, and staking to validate client, customer, and work order requirements.
• Utilize and working knowledge of technology tools such as laser range finder, digital camera, and cellular signal meter tool.
• Organize and document collected field data for use in design of moderately complex overhead and underground projects across geographic areas .
• Coordinate with client construction personnel and client/customer to resolve work site issues related to project design or customer issues.
• Communicate effectively with client and /or end use customers on schedules, commitments, project feasibility, timeframes, and expectations.
• Learn, practice, and promote all safety policies and procedures 100% of the time including the proper use of PPE while working safely and incorporate safety in design.
• Lead, mentor, trains, and provide technical support for teammates.
• Strive to continually improve job-related, technical, and professional knowledge, skills and performance.
• Develop positive working relationships with client and teammates to effectively coordinate work activities
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
• Engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems.
• Continuous improvement of job-related, engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Work independently on moderately complex work orders and assist junior engineers and designers.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned by management.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
• More than 2 years of Distribution Design experience
• BOUD / Maximo experience
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

What 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. Primary Location: United States-Florida-Tampa Industry: Power Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Transmission/Distribution Eng Job Posting: Oct 1, 2026