Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

HDR; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in the United States seeks an experienced power generation engineer to lead teams on renewable energy projects. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical engineering and a commitment to teamwork in our employee-owned culture.

This full-time role requires at least 10 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Proficiency in design software like AutoCAD and PLS CAD is crucial. Position includes travel for client meetings and site visits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical power generation and renewable energy design.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license recognized for the position location is required.
• Experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams for power generation design projects and support in a traditional Owner’s Engineering role.
• Develop and specify construction and equipment specifications.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage client relationships.

Skills

Power generation design

Renewable energy

Leadership

Electrical engineering

Project execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

PLS CAD

Revit

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Mentor junior 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.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems Engineering with an Electrical Power emphasis.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• 15+ years’ experience in electrical power generation and renewable energy design.
• Field experience, including startup and commissioning.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Location

Primary Location: Dallas, Texas. Other locations: Tyler, Round Rock, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, El Paso.

Employment

Schedule: Full‑time. Employee status: Regular. Business Class: Power Generation. Posted: Oct 10, 2025.

EEO Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.