Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Generation & Design

HDR, Inc.

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our rapidly growing Power Generation team in Phoenix, AZ. You will execute day-to-day electrical engineering and design deliverables for power generating facilities, including hydro, coal, and renewable projects.

Preferred candidates have 7+ years of project execution experience in the Power Market Sector, PE license, and proficiency with ETAP/SKM/CDEGS. This role involves travel and collaboration with HDR disciplines and clients.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
Professional engineer license recognized by licensing board for location of position offered.
Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.

Responsibilities

Manage, lead and coordinate the work of the design team through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project.
Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
Manage and coordinate workload to complete the deliverable on schedule.
Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
Prepare detailed design packages for generation and storage facilities.
Prepare engineering calculations and reports such as load flow, short circuit, grounding and arc flash studies.
Modification projects include relay protection upgrades, inverter replacements, plant control system upgrades, excitation, governor, and power system upgrades.
Manage, lead, mentor and develop less experienced electrical engineers and designers.
Prepare major plant equipment specification for generators, oil-filled and dry-type transformers, medium and low voltage motors, switchgear, inverters, motor control centers, PLC and DCS control systems.
Coordinate power plant electrical engineering design effort with other HDR disciplines and project personnel.
Perform cable, raceway and equipment sizing calculations.
Prepare cable and conduit schedules and routing drawings.
Develop Input and Output (I/O) Lists and interface with the plant control system.
Be responsible for testing and commissioning plans.
Review engineering work deliverables.
Lead project teams and provide status updates as needed.
Maintain good relationships with peers, client organizations, vendor representatives and sub-consultants.
Identify and develop new strategic relationships that will support winning and executing assignments for the Power Generation team and other groups within HDR.