Senior Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Design Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Charlotte. This pivotal role involves leading design efforts for power generation facilities, including hydro and coal-fired plants. You will be responsible for managing project deliverables, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This innovative firm values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact in the power sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in power market project execution.
• PE license required, with extensive electrical engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design team for power generation projects.
• Prepare detailed engineering calculations and design packages.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

CDEGS

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Design Engineer - ( 183330 )

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?

HDR is looking for a highly motivated Senior Electrical / I&C Design Engineer to join our team. This individual will be a key member of HDR’s rapidly growing engineering team and will provide day-to-day execution of electrical engineering and design deliverables for power generating facilities, primarily hydro, coal fired, simple cycle, combined cycle, and coal fired. Experience in battery storage and microgrid projects is beneficial. On a day-to-day basis, this individual will be expected to:

• 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 calculation 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering.
• A minimum of 7 years' experience in project execution with the Power Market Sector.
• Engineering design experience for hydroelectric, fossil and renewable power generation.
• Electrical powerhouse and balance of plant controls and power systems.
• Knowledge of large-scale power generation electrical and control systems (medium and low voltage switchgear and motor control centers, diesel generators, UPS systems, VFD’s, PLC’s, Excitation and Governor Systems).
• Experience with detailed design for large power generation is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in a consulting engineering environment is highly desirable.
• Electrical System Design Software knowledge such as ETAP, SKM, and / or CDEGS is highly required.
• Produce design drawings including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, general arrangements, connection diagrams, raceway drawings, and bill of materials.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Local candidates are preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Professional Engineers (PE) 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.

Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Power Generation

Job Posting: Jan 20, 2025

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.

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