Lead Senior Electrical Power Engineer for Grid Projects

HDR, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

HDR in United States-Missouri-St Louis is seeking a Senior Electrical Power Engineer to lead multi-discipline projects within the Power sector. You will coordinate design teams, establish client relations, and act as the technical lead on project execution, ensuring compliance and timely delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 10+ years of experience, and a PE license. A Master’s degree and consulting background are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Power Market Sector design software (PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit).
• Experience with an Engineering Consulting Firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of design engineers within a multidiscipline team through project development.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, design, and production meetings.
• Serve as technical lead within the project execution team.
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Lead schematic, design development and contract document sessions at project site with PM and other disciplines.
• Coordinate workload to meet project deliverables and schedules.
• Mentor other engineering staff and coordinate activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relations

Mentoring

Team coordination

Marketing involvement

Education

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Job description

Senior Electrical Power Engineer - ( 196956 )

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.

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

In the role of Senior Electrical Power Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Coordinate the work of design engineers with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project’s development
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, design, and production meetings
• Assume technical lead within a project execution team
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines
• Coordinate workload throughout the project to complete project deliverables on schedule
• Work with Project Manager and Project Controller on project reviews with management as needed
• Direct the activities of other engineering professionals and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering
• Previous experience with an Engineering Consulting Firm

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years of experience

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (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

Primary Location

: United States-Missouri-St Louis

Industry

: Power

Schedule

Schedule

: Part-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Temporary

BusinessClass : Power Generation

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Oct 14, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

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

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

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