Electrical EIT/Coordinator - Energy Storage

HDR, Inc.; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 73,007 - 106,260; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time away

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, seeks an Electrical Engineer to support grid scale generation projects, including solar and wind. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience in energy storage and microgrid projects.

The role offers extensive benefits and a salary range of $73,007 - $106,260 based on skills and experience. Local candidates are preferred, with opportunities to grow into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Experience with grid scale renewable energy (solar and wind generation) projects.
• Ability to obtain or hold EIT certification.
• Willingness to grow into a mentor or senior engineer role.

Responsibilities

• Support grid scale generation and microgrid projects.
• Conduct analyses for electrical design options.
• Provide technical support to HDR's team and clients.

Skills

Grid scale renewable energy projects

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Distributed energy resources

Three-phase electrical power knowledge

Electrical studies (ampacity, harmonics)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Support grid scale generation and microgrid projects developing conceptual layouts and one-line diagrams and supporting the detailed design through the completion of Issue For Construction design packages.
• Focus on energy storage projects with opportunities in the solar, wind, and thermal generation as well as power delivery and zero emission mobility.
• Conduct analyses to develop electrical design options or recommendations, and assist in the preparation of project deliveries (examples include engineering drawing packages, cost estimates, and project specifications).
• Coordinate closely with civil, structural, fire & life safety (F&LS), high-voltage electrical, SCADA/telecommunications, water, and geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue For Construction design packages.
• Provide technical support and assistance to HDR's team and clients.
• Perform routine engineering assignments, requiring application of standard techniques and procedures.
• Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables.
• Work independently on small projects, or assist more‑senior engineers/professionals on larger projects.
• Work with Project Engineers, other Engineers In‑Training (EITs), Designers or BIM Specialist as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with grid scale renewable energy (solar and wind generation) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects is highly desired.
• Experience with distributed energy resource (microgrids) projects.
• Experience with participating in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.
• Experience with evaluating and analyzing different technologies, products, and vendors and support clients with technology and vendor selection and implementation.
• Experience supporting development of and updates to internal design guidelines, catalogs, and templates for power generation projects.
• Willingness to grow into a mentor, senior engineer role and more.
• Knowledge of three‑phase electrical power, protection and control design and settings development, system grounding and physical design.
• Knowledge of electrical studies such as ampacity, short circuit, load flow, grounding, harmonics and lighting.
• Local candidates preferred.
• EIT or ability to obtain. Candidates hired without their EIT will be titled "Electrical Designer" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Benefits

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.) Minnesota: $73,007 - $106,260

Primary Location

United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Other Locations

United States-Wisconsin-Madison

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Power Generation

Job Posting Date

Jun 19, 2026