Electrical Design Lead — Hydropower Engineering

HDR; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Medical benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Hydropower Engineering Manager (Electrical Design) to lead our Northern California electrical hydropower practice, shaping strategy, growth, technical excellence, recruiting and retention. This role builds and guides a multidisciplinary team on marquee projects across CA.

You will hire and develop talent, ensure quality, and coordinate with mechanical, structural, civil, and controls teams while supporting proposals and client management to advance HDR’s power program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of hydropower engineering/design experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (US licensure).
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Hire, grow, mentor, and develop staff across experience levels.
• Champion quality control, technical excellence, and exceptional delivery.
• 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 start up.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical, structural, civil, and controls teams.
• Partner with Power sector and National Hydropower Practice leaders to support local and national initiatives.
• Build relationships with key hydropower owners/operators across utility clients, federal agencies and/or water authorities.
• Support proposals, interviews, and strategic pursuits throughout CA and across the region.
• Partner with the Power Business Development and Client Management teams.
• Support local and national marketing and production efforts.
• Perform other duties as needed: Support project goals and HDR business activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team mentorship

Electrical design knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

HDR is seeking a Hydropower Engineering Manager (Electrical Design) to lead our Northern California electrical hydropower practice, shaping strategy, growth, technical excellence, recruiting and retention. This role builds and guides a multidisciplinary team on marquee projects across CA.

You will hire and develop talent, ensure quality, and coordinate with mechanical, structural, civil, and controls teams while supporting proposals and client management to advance HDR’s power program.