Electrical Engineer (PE) - Hydropower

HDR; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 93,024 - 125,856; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time away

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Engineer (PE) specialized in hydropower generation in Spokane. You will work collaboratively to ensure reliable power systems. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a PE license along with 6+ years of electrical design experience. Key benefits include medical, dental, and retirement savings plans with employer match. The salary range is $93,024 – $125,856, reflecting the value placed on engineering excellence. This position promotes growth and success in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license is required.
• 6+ years of detailed electrical design experience is preferred.
• Experience with an engineering consulting firm and hydropower generation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of the power design team.
• Conduct work sessions at the project site with the Project Manager.
• Review project documents for areas of conflict.
• Write and edit project specifications.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Project execution in Power Market Sector

Proficiency with data analysis software

Computer skills in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SKM Power Tools for Windows

EasyPower

MATLAB

Visual Basic

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Job description

Electrical Engineer (PE) - Hydropower

Company: HDR

As part of HDR’s Power sector, we help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted, and delivered to meet the growing global energy demands. In this role, you’ll be a Power Engineer working on hydropower generation projects, collaborating with a team of engineers and professionals to deliver reliable, resilient, and sustainable power systems.

Responsibilities

• 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 deliverables 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 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 required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 6+ years of detailed electrical design experience.
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm and hydropower generation.
• Experience with data analysis software relevant to electrical engineering.
• Proficiency with 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 and standard Power Market Sector design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit).
• Active participation in an employee‑owned culture.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success. Benefits include 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 – Spokane, Washington: $93,024.00 – $125,856.00

Primary Location: United States – Oregon – Portland

Other Locations: United States – Washington – Spokane, United States – Idaho – Boise

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmaxative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.