Electrical Engineering- Senior

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HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Studies Engineer to join our growing local and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

Having developed a well-rounded foundational expertise in high voltage substation electrical design, you will be ready to undertake a more complex and responsible role as an overall Electrical Studies Subject Matter Expert. This role will require you to work independently while occasionally directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising less‑experienced EITs and/or Designers. You’ll have the opportunity to perform physical/outdoor substation design, protection and control, and electrical studies on projects ranging from 4 kV through 765 kV. As a Senior Electrical Studies Engineer, your role will encompass the following: Perform electrical design studies and reports including grounding, electromagnetic transient studies, electrical effects, lightning protection, bus analysis, short circuit analysis, and power flow studies

Protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, equipment wiring and relay panel wiring

Preparing calculations for studies and reports (AC/DC load studies, rigid bus calculations, etc.)

Preparing various types of specifications including performance specs, equipment / procurement specs, and construction specs

Effectively managing multiple tasks for multiple projects while being cognizant of schedule and budget

Performing quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed

Providing engineering input on specific project design issues and questions

Providing input to the development of project manhours estimates and task schedules

Performing site visits during the design, construction and as‑built phases of projects, including participating in field reviews or construction observation

Preferred Qualifications 10+ years of experience in substation grounding, electrical effects, and protection and controls design

Experience with electrical studies software (e.g., Proficient with Microsoft Office

Experience working with Renewables developers, data center substations, and utility interconnections a plus

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

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)

This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

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. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Schedule: Full‑time

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.