Electrical EIT/Designer — Power Gen & Control

HDR, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Electrical EIT/Designer to join our power generation electrical/control group in Charlotte, NC. This role supports design packages for hydro, solar, coal, and cycle-based facilities under senior engineers.

Responsibilities include system upgrades, calculations, and interfacing with PLC/DCS controls. Preferred candidates hold an EIT and experience with ETAP, SKM, AutoCAD, Revit, and MicroStation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Engineer In Training (EIT) certification preferred or must be obtained.
• Experience with power market design software is a plus (ETAP, SKM, AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation).

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed design packages for new and modified power generation facilities.
• Include relay protection upgrades, plant control system upgrades, and related equipment.
• Work on projects with clear objectives and limited variables.
• Run engineering calculations: load flow, short circuit, grounding, arc flash.
• Develop I/O lists and interface with plant control systems.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Employee-owned culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer In Training (EIT) certificate

Tools

ETAP

SKM

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Electrical EIT/Designer to join our power generation electrical/control group in Charlotte, NC. This role supports design packages for hydro, solar, coal, and cycle-based facilities under senior engineers.

Responsibilities include system upgrades, calculations, and interfacing with PLC/DCS controls. Preferred candidates hold an EIT and experience with ETAP, SKM, AutoCAD, Revit, and MicroStation.