Electrical Engineer (PE) - Hydropower

HDR, Inc.

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

HDR is seeking an Electrical Engineer (PE) focused on hydropower to join our Power team. You will coordinate the design effort through schematic design and contract documents, ensuring code compliance and on-schedule delivery.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering and a PE license, with 6+ years of electrical design experience. Proficiency in SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, MATLAB, Visual Basic, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe and Revit is required.

Qualifications

6+ years’ experience in detailed electrical design.
Hydropower generation experience preferred.
Experience with software for data analysis related to electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the power design team through schematic design development and contract document phase.
Establish meetings and participate in reviews with agencies for code compliance.
Coordinate workload to complete deliverables on schedule.
Conduct site work sessions with Project Manager and other disciplines.
Review project documents for conflicts with other disciplines.
Write and edit project specifications.
Coordinate with disciplines for addenda, RFIs, COs and incorporate changes.
Provide construction contract administration as needed.
Conduct QA/QC on the work of others as needed.
Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Electrical design

Hydropower experience

Project coordination

QA/QC

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

SKM PowerTools

EasyPower

MATLAB

Visual Basic

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Job description

Electrical Engineer (PE) - Hydropower - (189444)

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.

Power

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.

In the role of Power Engineer, we'll count on you to:

Coordinate the work of the power design team through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project
Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
Coordinate workload to complete the deliverable on schedule.
Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines
Review project documents for areas of conflict with other disciplines.
Write and edit project specifications
Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, requests for information (RFIs), change orders (COs), and take responsibility to incorporate agreed‑upon changes into the project documents
Provide construction contract administration as needed
Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Engineers, Project Coordinators or Designers, or BIM Technicians as needed
Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

6+ years’ experience doing detailed electrical design work required.
Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm and hydropower generation is highly preferred.
Experience with any software for data analysis is preferred, particularly related to electrical engineering.
Experience with software packages including SKM Power tools for Windows, EasyPower, Matlab, and Visual Basic.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture

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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.

Primary Location

Other Locations

United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Idaho-Boise

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.