Senior Power Electrical Engineer

HDR, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

HDR, Inc. in St. Louis is seeking a Senior Electrical Power Engineer to lead power generation design projects for utility-scale and renewable energy applications.

You will mentor engineers, manage client relationships, and contribute to proposals and fee estimates. Experience in protection and control design, power system studies, and balance of plant layouts is required, with a track record of delivering reliable, safe, and compliant energy infrastructure solutions in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and PE license required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in power generation and renewable energy.
• Proficiency with Power Market Sector design software and MS Office.
• Ability to lead multi-discipline teams and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams on power generation design projects, including renewables and BESS.
• Mentor engineers and coordinate with Project Manager and Controller on reviews.
• Develop proposals, fee estimates, and work breakdown structures.
• Execute design and engineer of record work for power plant systems.

Skills

Power systems design

Leadership

Mentor/leadership

Client relations

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Job description

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you'll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You'll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

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.

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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

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.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United States-Missouri-St Louis

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Power Generation

Job Posting: Jul 22, 2026