Senior Electrical Power Engineer

HDR; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 108,661 - 204,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee ownership promotion

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Power Engineer in Colorado Springs to lead power generation design projects. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and a PE license. The role includes team leadership, project execution, and minimal travel for client interactions. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, with a targeted salary range of $108,661 - $204,250.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the electrical power generation sector.
• Professional Engineers (PE or P.Eng) license required.
• Extensive knowledge of three-phase electrical power systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams for power generation design projects.
• Direct the activities of engineering professionals and mentor staff.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and Project Controller on project reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Design experience in electrical power systems

Project execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

PLS CAD

Job description

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HDR is seeking a qualified Senior Electrical Engineer to help our clients develop, contract, and implement natural gas and potentially renewable energy generation projects while serving as Owner’s Engineer and/or Advisor.

The Senior Electrical Power 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with an Electrical Power emphasis.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems Engineering with an Electrical Power emphasis.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in electrical power generation design.
• Design experience with simple cycle and combined cycle power generation.
• Previous experience with an engineering power consulting or EPC firm desired.
• Candidate must have excellent communication, written and organizational skills.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• Professional Engineers (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

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success. The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $108,661 - $204,250.

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.