Lead Electrical Engineer - Power Generation & Renewables

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design teams across schematic through contract document phases for power generation projects. You will mentor junior staff, coordinate workloads, and serve as the primary client contact on large electrical scopes.

You will conduct site visits, prepare detailed design packages and calculations, and lead upgrades to plant control systems and protection schemes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• 6 years of related experience; local candidates preferred.
• PE license recognized by licensing board (PE/P.Eng).
• Experience with large power generation design.
• Consulting engineering experience desirable.
• Experience with PV systems and related software (PVsys, PVcase, ETAP, SKM, CDEGS).
• Ability to develop proposals and estimates for Power Generation and Renewable projects.
• Proven supervisory experience and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and coordinate design teams through schematic design, development, and contract document phases.
• Mentor and develop less experienced electrical engineers and designers.
• Be primary client contact for projects with significant electrical scope.
• Conduct field visits with Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Prepare detailed design packages for generation and storage facilities.
• Prepare engineering calculations and reports (load flow, short circuit, grounding, arc flash).
• Lead modification projects including relay protection upgrades and plant control system upgrades.
• Develop I/O lists and interface with plant control system.
• Prepare major plant equipment specs for generators, transformers, motors, switchgear, inverters, MCCs, PLC/DCS.
• Coordinate electrical design with HDR disciplines and project personnel.
• Perform cable, raceway, and equipment sizing calculations.

Skills

Proposal development

Client management

Team leadership

Electrical design

Power generation

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PVsys

PVcase

ETAP

SKM

CDEGS

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Job description

HDR in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design teams across schematic through contract document phases for power generation projects. You will mentor junior staff, coordinate workloads, and serve as the primary client contact on large electrical scopes.

You will conduct site visits, prepare detailed design packages and calculations, and lead upgrades to plant control systems and protection schemes.