Senior Distribution Project Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement match

Referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Seattle seeks a Senior Distribution Project Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary design teams and coordinate with clients in the Power sector. You will guide technical execution, ensure code-compliant designs, and mentor staff to meet project milestones.

HDR offers an employee-owned culture and a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more. This role is based in the Seattle area with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 10+ years of distribution design experience.
• Experience at an engineering consulting or architectural/engineering firm preferred.
• Strong communication skills and client-facing experience.
• Proficiency with Power Market Sector design software (PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of design engineers with a multidisciplinary team across project development.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, design, and production meetings.
• Serve as technical lead within the project execution team.
• Participate in agency reviews for code compliance.
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions on site.
• Coordinate workload to meet project deliverables and schedule.
• Work with Project Manager on project reviews and management updates.
• Direct activities of other engineers and mentor staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Project coordination

Client relations

Technical leadership

Code compliance reviews

Mentorship

Power engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CYMCAP

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

PLS-CADD

Spida Calc

Pole Foreman

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on 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.

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.

In the role of Senior Distribution Project 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 Product 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 10+ years of distribution design experience.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired.
• Experience with industry software including: CYMCAP, ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, Polywater Pull Planner, PLS-CADD, Spida Calc, Pole Foreman, etc.
• Experience performing structural analysis, plan and profile preparation, line optimization, preparing specifications and drawings, and other engineering documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.

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.) {Spokane, WA}: $108,661 - $155,230 {Olympia, WA}: $114,380 - $163,400 {Gig Harbor, WA}: $125,818 - $179,740 {Bellevue/Seattle/Everett, WA.}: $137,256 - $198,080

Primary Location: United States-Washington-Seattle

Other Locations: United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Substation Engineering

Job Posting: Aug 25, 2026