Lead Electrical Engineer - Power and Renewables

HDR; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Lead Electrical Engineer in Power Generation and Renewables. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects and mentor junior engineers while working on cutting-edge electrical engineering solutions for power generating facilities. With a focus on renewable energy and sustainability, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of energy. This position not only promises professional growth but also the chance to make a significant impact in the community and beyond. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to drive change, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in the Power Market Sector.
• Professional Engineers (PE or P.Eng) license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design teams for electrical engineering projects.
• Prepare detailed design packages for power generation facilities.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Client Management

Electrical Design Software

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

PLS CAD

PVsys

ETAP

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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 Generation and Renewables is one of our fastest growing practices in the Southeast. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to lead projects, clients, and staff. This position provides a key point of entry into HDR, with tremendous potential for career growth.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer with a strong work ethic to join our Power Generation and Renewables team. This individual will be a key member of HDR’s rapidly growing team, and will provide day-to-day execution of electrical engineering and design deliverables for power generating facilities, such as simple cycle, combined cycle, PV solar, battery energy storage and microgrid. On a day-to-day basis, they may also be expected to:

• Lead, manage, and coordinate the work of design teams through the schematic design development and contract document phases of projects.
• Lead, manage, mentor and develop less experienced electrical engineers and designers.
• Coordinate workload to complete the deliverables on schedule.
• Be a primary client contact for projects with significant electrical scope.
• Conduct field visits at project sites in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Prepare detailed design packages for generation and storage facilities.
• Prepare engineering calculations and reports such as load flow, short circuit, grounding and arc flash studies.
• Lead and support modification projects include relay protection upgrades, inverter replacements, plant control system upgrades, excitation, governor, and power system upgrades.
• Prepare major plant equipment specification for generators, oil-filled and dry-type transformers, medium and low voltage motors, switchgear, inverters, motor control centers, PLC and DCS control systems.
• Coordinate power plant electrical engineering design efforts with other HDR disciplines and project personnel.
• Perform cable, raceway and equipment sizing calculations.
• Prepare cable and conduit schedules and routing drawings.
• Develop Input and Output (I/O) Lists and interface with the plant control system.
• Execute testing and commissioning plans.
• Review engineering work deliverables following HDR Quality Process.
• Lead project teams and provide internal and external technical status updates as needed.
• Maintain good relationships with peers, client organizations, vendor representatives and sub-consultants.
• Identify and develop new strategic relationships that will support winning and executing assignments for the Power Generation and Renewable team and other groups within HDR.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
• Previous supervisory experience
• Previous proposal development and client management experience
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in project execution with the Power Market Sector
• Engineering experience in the following areas:
• Engineering design experience for simple/combined cycle gas turbines, renewables, coal and hydroelectric
• Electrical powerhouse and balance of plant controls and power systems
• Knowledge of large-scale power generation electrical and control systems (medium and low voltage switchgear and motor control centers, diesel generators, UPS systems, VFD’s, PLC’s, Excitation and Governor Systems)
• Experience with detailed design for large power generation is highly desirable
• Prior experience in a consulting engineering environment is highly desirable
• Electrical System Design Software knowledge such as PVsys, PVcase, ETAP, SKM, and / or CDEGS is highly desired
• Produce design drawings including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, general arrangements, connection diagrams, raceway drawings, and bill of materials
• Experience developing proposals and estimates for Power Generation and Renewable projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Occasional travel is required
• Local candidates are preferred
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years of experience
• Professional Engineers (PE or P.Eng) license
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Proficient 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.

Primary Location:

United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Other Locations:

United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-North Carolina-Asheville

Industry:

Power

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Power Generation

Job Posting:

Apr 15, 2025


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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Oil and Gas, Utilities, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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