Senior Electrical Engineer

HDR; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 126,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for power generation and renewable energy projects in the Minnesota region. The role involves developing one-line diagrams, coordinating multi-disciplinary design packages, and supporting client engagements.

You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to guidelines, and help drive quality and efficiency while traveling <10% for site visits and client meetings. HDR offers an employee-owned culture and a broad benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• PE license required or recognized by licensing board.
• 10+ years of experience in power/utility design and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Support grid scale generation and microgrid projects from concept to IFC packages.
• Evaluate technologies, products, and vendors and assist with selection.
• Develop and review design plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, FLS, HV electrical, SCADA, and other engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Independent work

Mentorship

Team lead potential

Grid knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

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?

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.

Primary Responsibilities

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

• Support grid scale generation and microgrid projects developing conceptual layouts and one-line diagrams and supporting the detailed design through the completion of Issue For Construction design packages.
• Evaluate and analyze different technologies, products, and vendors and support clients with technology and vendor selection and implementation.
• Develop and review engineering design plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents at various design milestones.
• Develop written technical reports that effectively convey technical concepts, evaluations and feasibility study results to various types of audiences.
• Coordinate closely with civil, structural, fire & life safety (F&LS), high-voltage electrical, SCADA/telecommunications, water, and geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue For Construction design packages.
• Participate in design reviews with various stakeholders including governing and permitting agencies.
• Support development of and updates to internal design guidelines, catalogs, and templates for power generation projects.
• Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians.
• Provide construction phase technical support including bid addenda, submittal reviews, Requests for Information (RFI), Construction Progress Reports (CPR) and change orders, and incorporate agreed‑upon changes into the project documents, as needed.
• Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.
• Coordinate project workload to deliver documents on schedule.
• Serve as a mentor or counsellor to junior members of the team.
• Provide technical support and assistance to HDR’s team and clients.
• Position will include an expectation of less than 10% travel for meetings with clients and vendors as well as project site visits

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in electrical power generation and renewable energy design including experience with an engineering power consulting firm
• Field experience, including startup and commissioning, experience
• Experience with grid scale renewable energy (solar and wind generation) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects is highly desired
• Experience with distributed energy resource (microgrids) projects
• Willingness to grow into a team lead or section manager role
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently, as a lead on a multi-discipline consulting team, or as a lead on a small team are required
• Extensive knowledge of three-phase electrical power, protection and control design and settings development, system grounding and physical design
• Extensive knowledge of electrical studies such as ampacity, short circuit, load flow, grounding, harmonics and lighting.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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.) Minnesota: $125,685 - $179,550

Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park Other Locations: United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee Industry: Power Schedule: Full‑time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Power Generation Job Posting: Oct 8, 2026

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.