Senior Electrical Power Engineer

HDR; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Power Engineer to join their expanding Power Generation team. The role involves developing and implementing renewable energy projects, mentoring staff, and leading design efforts. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in power generation, a Professional Engineer license, and strong leadership skills. This position requires travel up to 10% and is mainly remote in the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical power generation design.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license required.
• Experience with simple cycle and combined cycle power plants.

Responsibilities

• Develop, contract, and implement natural gas and renewable energy projects.
• Serve as Owner’s Engineer and/or Advisor for projects.
• Mentor engineers and lead project design efforts.

Skills

Utility-scale power experience

Leadership abilities

Excellent communication

Knowledge of three-phase electrical power

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities, constantly asking: What is our impact on the world?

Our power generation market is growing rapidly, and our national Power Generation team is poised for significant expansion. We are seeking a qualified Senior Electrical Engineer to develop, contract, and implement natural gas and renewable energy projects, serving as Owner’s Engineer and/or Advisor.

Preferred locations include: Austin, Ann Arbor, Boise, Bismarck, Billings, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Irvine, Fort Worth, Houston, Honolulu, Kansas City, Madison, Minneapolis, Missoula, Omaha, Phoenix, Portland (OR & ME), Richmond, Raleigh, Sacramento/Folsom, San Diego, Seattle, Spokane, St Louis, Syracuse.

The ideal candidate should have experience in utility-scale power and renewable energy industries, leading power generation design projects, supporting traditional Owner’s Engineering roles, and mentoring engineers. Extensive experience in power generation, distribution, protection, motor control, system studies, and balance of plant designs is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with an Electrical Power emphasis.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in electrical power generation design.
• Experience with simple cycle and combined cycle power plants.
• Experience with engineering consulting or EPC firms preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership abilities and experience managing teams.
• Deep knowledge of three-phase electrical power, protection, control design, and system grounding.
• Ability to work with project managers, direct engineering teams, and mentor staff.
• Willingness to travel less than 10% for client meetings and site visits.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Experience in power market project execution.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and power sector design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Revit).

HDR is committed to an inclusive environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal history.

Location: Primarily in Michigan, with other locations across the US.

Schedule: Full-time, regular employment in the Power Generation sector.

This position was posted on May 21, 2025.