Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

HDR; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with deep experience in utility-scale power generation and renewables. The role leads multi-disciplinary teams, mentors engineers, and manages client relationships while driving proposal development, fee structures, and WBS for complex projects.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in electrical power design, experience with PV/BESS, and strong leadership to advance HDR's owner-engineer projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Power Market Sector.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent required.
• Extensive experience in power generation and renewable energy design.
• Experience with PV/BESS/DER projects highly desired.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Manage client relationships and lead marketing activities including proposals.
• Lead the development of proposals, fee builds, and work breakdown structures.
• Oversee design and engineering of record for power plant systems.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Power generation design

Protection & control

DER/microgrid

DCS/PLC

Startup/commissioning

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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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.

The Senior Electrical Engineer candidate should have experience within the utility scale power and renewable energy industry and be capable of leading teams for power generation design projects including supporting in a traditional Owner’s Engineering role. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power generation and distribution, renewable energy, protection and motor control design, power system studies, construction and equipment specification development, and balance of plant designs such as raceway, lighting, and grounding systems. Interest and experience in the exciting market of renewables and battery energy storage systems (BESS) is very desired. In addition, the candidate will be expected to mentor young engineers, support in managing client relationships, and lead marketing activities including proposal technical writing, fee builds, and work breakdown structure development in response to requests for proposals. A significant level of design and engineer of record work experience with power plant systems is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems Engineering with an Electrical Power emphasis
• 15+ years’ experience in electrical power generation and renewable energy design
• Field experience, including startup and commissioning, experience
• Experience in renewable energy (PV, BESS, etc.) and DER or “microgrid” projects is highly desired
• Previous experience with an engineering power consulting firm desired
• 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, physical design, and experience with other activities such as lighting and grounding design, including instrumentation and control and life safety systems
• Instrumentation and Controls experience particularly with DCS and PLC systems is a plus
• 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
• 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
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Position will include an expectation of less than 10% travel for meetings with clients and vendors as well as project site visits

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: United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor Industry: Power Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Power Generation Job Posting: Aug 19, 2026

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