Senior Electrical Power Engineer

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work, fostering a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities.

We seek to make a positive impact on the world through our work in the power generation market, which is growing and evolving. Our national Power Generation team is positioned for growth. We are seeking a qualified Senior Electrical Engineer to help clients develop, contract, and implement natural gas and potentially renewable energy generation projects while serving as Owner’s Engineer and/or Advisor.

Responsibilities

• Lead power generation design projects for utility-scale systems, including supporting traditional Owner’s Engineer roles.
• Design and supervise power generation and distribution, protection and motor control, power system studies, construction and equipment specification development, and balance of plant designs (e.g., raceways, lighting, grounding).
• Mentor junior engineers, manage client relationships, and lead marketing activities such as proposal writing, fee development, and work breakdown structure creation in response to RFPs.
• Perform design and engineer-of-record duties for power plant systems and coordinate with Project Manager and Project Controller on project reviews.
• Direct activities of other engineering professionals and provide mentorship as needed.
• Travel for client meetings and site visits as required (less than 10%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program with an Electrical Power emphasis.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems Engineering with an Electrical Power emphasis.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in electrical power generation design.
• Experience with simple cycle and combined cycle power generation; prior experience with power consulting or EPC firms is desirable.
• Excellent communication, written, and organizational skills; strong leadership abilities to work independently or lead multi-discipline teams.
• Extensive knowledge of three-phase electrical power, protection and control design and settings development, grounding, and related systems including lighting and instrumentation and life-safety considerations.
• Ability to support project reviews with management and mentor staff as needed.
• Travel expectations of less than 10% for client meetings and site visits.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or P.Eng license.
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (e.g., PLS-CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit).
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. We build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, shaping our collaborative culture, trust, and connection to clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their 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) foster belonging and engagement. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range depends on skills, experience, education, and location.

Primary Location: United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor

Other Locations: United States - multiple locations across the U.S. (see full listing in original posting)

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Details

Business Class: Power Generation. Job Posting: May 21, 2025.

At HDR, we are committed to employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.