Senior Power Electrical Engineer

HDR, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Power Engineer in the United States to lead teams on power generation and renewable energy design projects, including in owner’s engineering roles. The candidate will mentor engineers, manage client relationships, and drive marketing efforts such as proposals and WBS development for RFP responses.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in power generation, protection and control, and balance-of-plant design, with readiness to travel <10% for site visits and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• PE license recognized by licensing board for location of the position.
• 10+ years of experience in power generation and renewable energy design.
• Experience in power market sector project execution.
• Proficient with common Power Market Sector design software (PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit).

Responsibilities

• Mentor engineers and staff.
• Manage client relationships.
• Lead marketing activities including proposal writing and fee builds.
• Develop work breakdown structure in response to proposals.
• Act as engineer of record on power plant systems and lead multi‑discipline teams.

Skills

Leadership

Power system design

Renewable energy design

DER / microgrid experience

DCS and PLC experience

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems Engineering with an Electrical Power emphasis

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Job description

Senior Electrical Power Engineer

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. The ideal candidate will 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. In addition, the candidate will be expected to mentor young 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems Engineering with an Electrical Power emphasis.
• 15+ years' experience in electrical power generation and renewable energy design.
• Field experience, including startup and commissioning, experience.
• 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, section manager or business class leadership 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Primary Location: United States – Missouri – St. Louis

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Power Generation