Lead Distribution Electrical Engineer

HDR; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,260 - 121,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Distribution Project Engineer to lead design packages for distribution overhead and underground lines, perform load flow and contingency analyses, and mentor EITs. This role spans Infrastructure, Renewables, and Industrial projects with travel to the Madison/Milwaukee area.

The position emphasizes lead engineering responsibilities, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and ensuring quality in design deliverables for utility-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• PE license or license recognized by state licensing board required.
• Minimum three years of project execution experience in Power Market Sector.
• Experience with standard Power Market Sector design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the power design team's work through schematic design and contract documents.
• Lead meetings with agencies for code compliance.
• Manage workload to meet schedules.
• Conduct on-site work sessions with Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Review documents for conflicts with other disciplines.
• Write and edit project specifications.
• Coordinate RFIs, COs, and incorporate changes into documents.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.
• Perform QA/QC on work of others as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring EITs

Project coordination

Load flow analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering or MBA

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary duties of a Distribution Project Engineer include preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports and designs for distribution overhead and underground lines, performing load flow analysis, contingency analysis, and coordination studies. This Engineer will be seen as the Lead Engineer for projects, and the subject matter expert in their area of expertise. They will create full design packages across many different projects: Infrastructure, Renewables, Industrial, etc. They will also be expected to mentor newer EIT’s to grow their careers and capabilities.

In the role of Distribution Project 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

• Master’s degree in engineering or MBA
• Preference given to candidates local to the Madison/Milwaukee, WI or Minneapolis, MN area
• Some travel may be required
• Medium voltage design and power system study analysis experience
• Part of a local or national organization within the industry
• Previous presentation or white paper experience
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm or electrical utility
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in project execution within the Power Sector Market
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: 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
  
  

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.

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.) The salary range in Minnesota is $85,260 - $121,800 Primary Location:United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park Other Locations:United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee Industry:Power Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Transmission/Distribution Eng Job Posting:Jul 14, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.