Lead Electrical Design Engineer

6 days ago


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

At HDR, we're passionate about engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services that make a difference in people's lives. Our multidisciplinary teams of scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists collaborate to create innovative solutions that drive progress.

Job Summary

We're seeking a highly skilled Lead Electrical/I&C Design Engineer to join our Power program. As a key member of our rapidly growing engineering team, you'll be responsible for day-to-day execution of electrical engineering and design deliverables 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 modifications to existing 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, oil-filled and dry-type transformers, medium and low voltage motors, switchgear, motor control centers, PLC and DCS control systems
  • Coordinate power plant electrical engineering design effort 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) List and interface with the plant control system
  • Provide technical leadership with 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
  • Electrical powerhouse and balance of plant controls and power systems knowledge
  • 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
  • Prior experience in a consulting engineering environment
  • CADD Software knowledge, such as AutoCAD, MicroStation
  • Electrical System Design Software knowledge, such as ETAP, SKM, and/or CDEGS
About the Role

This is a full-time position with a regular business schedule. The primary location is in the United States, with other locations in South Carolina and North Carolina. We're an equal opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer.



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