Senior Electrical Engineer — Battery Energy Storage Systems

HDR; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Employer 401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Battery Energy Storage Systems to lead grid-scale storage projects. You will develop conceptual layouts, perform detailed electrical design, and collaborate with a broad team of engineers.

You’ll evaluate storage technologies, prepare technical reports, and coordinate with civil, structural, and high‑voltage teams. Travel up to 10% is expected as projects span multiple U.S. locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in design of BESS, power generation, renewables, electrical distribution, or power system controls.
• Understanding of BESS technologies and integration with traditional generation facilities.
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences and ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Support grid-scale BESS projects with concepts, one-line diagrams, and construction design packages.
• Evaluate energy storage tech and support client vendor selection and implementation.
• Develop electrical design plans, specs, cost estimates, and construction docs at design milestones.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, FLS, high‑voltage, SCADA, and geotechnical engineers to complete design packages.
• Provide technical reports, design guideline updates, and QA/QC on work of other engineers and technicians.
• Mentor junior team members and support business development and client meetings.

Skills

Battery Storage

BESS design

Electrical design

NEC/IEEE standards

Project coordination

Education

PE license

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM

AGI

Easy Power

Job description

HDR is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Battery Energy Storage Systems to lead grid-scale storage projects. You will develop conceptual layouts, perform detailed electrical design, and collaborate with a broad team of engineers.

You’ll evaluate storage technologies, prepare technical reports, and coordinate with civil, structural, and high‑voltage teams. Travel up to 10% is expected as projects span multiple U.S. locations.