Lead Electrical Design Engineer

2 days ago


Charlotte, North Carolina, United States HDR Full time
About HDR

At HDR, we're passionate about creating a better world through engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. Our multidisciplinary teams bring together scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists to deliver innovative solutions that make a lasting impact. We're committed to diversity and inclusion, and we're proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Job Summary

We're seeking a highly skilled Lead Electrical/I&C Design Engineer to join our Power program in Charlotte, Raleigh, Charleston, Columbia, or Greenville. As a key member of our engineering team, you'll be responsible for delivering electrical engineering and design services for power generating facilities, including hydro, battery storage, coal-fired, simple cycle, combined cycle, and microgrid projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform engineering work scopes and proposals
  • Prepare detailed design packages for new and modified power generation facilities
  • Work on a variety of projects, including relay protection upgrades, plant control system upgrades, excitation, governor, and power system upgrades
  • Perform engineering calculation reports
  • Specify major plant equipment, such as generators, transformers, motors, switchgear, and control systems
  • Coordinate electrical engineering design efforts with other HDR disciplines and project personnel
  • Perform cable, raceway, and equipment sizing calculations
  • Execute cable and conduit schedules and routing drawings
  • Develop Input and Output (I/O) lists and interface with plant control systems
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship from senior electrical and I&C engineers
  • Execute review of engineering work deliverables following HDR QA/QC procedures
  • Self-manage projects and tasks assigned and provide status updates as needed
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
  • PE license
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical design for hydroelectric, renewable, fossil power generation facilities, or heavy industrial facilities
  • Ability to produce design drawings, including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, general arrangements, connection diagrams, raceway drawings, and bill of materials
  • Occasional travel required, with majority of travel being local within the Carolinas
  • Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with detailed design for large power generation facilities
  • Prior experience in a consulting engineering environment
  • CADD Software knowledge, such as AutoCAD or MicroStation
  • Electrical System Design Software knowledge, such as ETAP, SKM, or CDEGS
  • Local candidates preferred


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