Lead Electrical Engineer - Power and Renewables

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in power generation is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to spearhead innovative projects in renewable energy. This role offers the chance to lead design teams, mentor junior engineers, and engage with clients on significant electrical projects. With a focus on sustainability and cutting-edge technology, you will be at the forefront of developing solutions that address global energy challenges. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive impactful projects and foster professional growth in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the power sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Professional Engineers (PE or P.Eng) license is required.
• Strong supervisory and client management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design teams for power generation projects.
• Prepare detailed design packages and engineering calculations.
• Coordinate electrical engineering design efforts with project personnel.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Client Management

Communication Skills

Field Visits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

PLS CAD

Plant 3D

ETAP

PVsys

PVcase

CDEGS

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer - Power and Renewables - ( 184874 )

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?

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.

Primary Location

United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

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

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