Electrical Distribution Project Engineer

HDR; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 84,420 - 120,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

PTO and parental leave

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Electrical Distribution Project Engineer located in Phoenix, Arizona. The role includes preparing design deliverables for electric power distribution systems, coordinating construction packages, and guiding junior engineers. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience, along with a PE license.

HDR promotes an inclusive environment and offers a comprehensive benefits package. Join our dedicated team and contribute to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience in electrical distribution system analysis and design.
• Requires a professional engineering license (PE).
• Strong computer skills in electrical design software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical deliverables for power distribution systems.
• Assign tasks and guide junior team members.
• Conduct engineering analyses and attend client meetings.

Skills

Electrical distribution system analysis and design

Lighting design

Client management

Engineering software

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Revit

SKM

AGI

Easy Power

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? 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.

As an Electrical Distribution Project Engineer your role will encompass the following:

• Preparing all technical aspects and deliverables associated with the conceptual and detailed design of overhead and underground electric power distribution systems, distribution system planning, lighting design, grounding and lightning protection.
• Coordinating the preparation of construction packages for overhead and underground distribution lines including plan and profile drawings, structure assemblies and details, stringing charts, staking tables, bills of material, and other applicable details.
• Assigning tasks and providing guidance to junior team members and coordinating quality control reviews for work performed by EITs and/or Designers.
• Identifying and implementing learning opportunities for EITs and/or Designers through such methods as job shadowing, assigning specific project tasks, and general knowledge sharing.
• Performing quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
• Providing engineering input on specific project design issues and questions.
• Conducting engineering analyses to develop design options.
• Assisting with preparation of cost estimates or specifications.
• Attending client stakeholder meetings and leading design reviews with the client.
• Providing input to the development of project labor hours estimates and task schedules.
• Effectively managing multiple tasks for multiple projects while being cognizant of schedule and budget.
• Performing site visits during the design, construction, and as‑built phases of projects, including participating in field reviews or construction observation.
• Works independently on: electrical clearance calculations, lighting photometric calculations, electrical load calculations, short circuit, overcurrent coordination and arc flash studies.
• Works with others within the group on technical report writing.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of 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 electrical and planning analysis/design software i.e. CYMCAP, ETAP, Synergi Electric, Milsoft WindMil, SKM, and Polywater Pull Planner.
• Experience with design tools for pole loading analysis: i.e. PLS‑CADD, O‑calc, SpidaCalc or Pole Foreman.
• Experience using Cad software packages for Electrical Distribution i.e. PLS‑CADD, MicroStation/AutoCAD/ArcGIS.
• Experience performing aspects associated with electrical distribution modeling and planning, distribution coordination, developing construction work plans, developing long range plans, distribution line design and staking, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) knowledge, and low voltage lighting design.
• Strong client skills are preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
• Previous experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems).
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

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.

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.

{Pay Transparency Location Nevada: $84,420.00 - $120,600.00 Primary Location: United States-Arizona-Tucson Other Locations: United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas Industry: Power Schedule: Full‑time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Transmission/Distribution Eng Job Posting: May 22, 2026}

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.