Senior System Protection & Studies Engineer

HDR; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 116,760 - 166,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Power Engineer in Albuquerque, NM. This role involves coordinating design teams, ensuring compliance with codes, and managing client relations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least 10 years of industry experience, and a professional engineering license. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range from $116,760 to $166,800, emphasizing a strong commitment to employee well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the power market sector.
• Professional engineering license required.
• Extensive project execution experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams on projects.
• Lead client relations and technical meetings.
• Ensure project deliverables are completed on schedule.

Skills

Project execution

Client relations

Technical leadership

Microsoft Office proficiency

Power Market Sector design software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Job description

About the Role

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?

In the 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.

In the role of Power Engineer Senior, we’ll count on you to:

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of design engineers with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project’s development
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, design, and production meetings
• Assume technical lead within a project execution team
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines
• Coordinate workload throughout the project to complete project deliverables on schedule
• 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
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm

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

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Locations

Primary location: United States‑Arizona‑Phoenix
Other locations: United States‑Arizona‑Tucson, United States‑New Mexico‑Albuquerque, United States‑Nevada‑Las Vegas

Compensation

Las Vegas, NV $116,760.00 - $166,800.00

Schedule

Full‑time

Posting Information

Posted Dec 23, 2025

EEO Statement

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.