Distribution EIT

HDR; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

You should have a Bachelor's in Engineering, an EIT certificate, and strong MS Office skills. Some travel may be required; HDR values employee ownership and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Engineer In Training (EIT) certificate.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s).
• Conduct analyses to develop design options, perform modeling and calculations, and prepare design sketches and concept drawings.
• Collaborate with Designers and CAD Technicians to develop construction drawings per standards and project specs.
• Assist with cost estimates or specifications.
• Participate in field reviews or construction observation.
• Designs include electrical layout, cable heating and sizing, overhead/underground structures, equipment selection and BOM development.
• Occasional short travel; longer assignments may occur.
• Collaborate across Power Delivery disciplines to meet client needs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Distribution design experience

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Engineer In Training (EIT) certificate

Tools

CYMCAP

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

Polywater Pull Planner

PLS-CADD

Spida Calc

Pole Foreman

Job description

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?
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.
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
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.

In the role of Distribution EIT, we’ll count on you to

• Work under the direction of Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s).
• Conduct analyses to develop design options, perform modeling and/or calculations, and prepare design sketches and concept drawings.
• Work with Designers and CAD Technicians to develop construction drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes and project specifications and requirements.
• Assist with preparing cost estimates or specifications.
• Participate in field reviews or construction observation.
• Typical designs include electrical layout design, cable heating and sizing analysis, overhead and underground structure design, electrical equipment selection and development of bill of materials. Designs must also consider construction requirements.
• Occasional short-term travel (typically 1-5 days) may be necessary. Longer term (several weeks) assignments may be required infrequently on project assignments.
• Work across disciplines within Power Delivery as required to meet dynamic client needs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of distribution design experience.
• Experience performing aspects associated with overhead and underground electrical distribution system analysis and design, lighting design, distribution field staking, joint-use-field review and design, and knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Experience with industry software including: CYMCAP, ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, Polywater Pull Planner, PLS-CADD, Spida Calc, Pole Foreman, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Some travel may be required. Preference will be given to local candidates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Engineer In Training (EIT) certificate
• 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.

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. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Seattle, WA}: $89,760 - $121,440 Primary Location:United States-Washington-Seattle Industry:Power Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Transmission/Distribution Eng Job Posting:Sep 24, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affir (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.