Lead Electrical Engineer

17 hours ago


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

At HDR, we're passionate about creating innovative solutions that drive progress and improve lives. As a leading engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services firm, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional results that exceed our clients' expectations.

Job Summary

We're seeking a highly skilled Lead Electrical/I&C Design Engineer to join our Power program in the Carolinas. This individual will be a key member of our rapidly growing engineering team, responsible for providing day-to-day execution of electrical engineering and design deliverables for power generating facilities.

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
Qualifications
  • 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 local to 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
Why HDR

At HDR, we believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. We're passionate about creating a workplace that's inclusive, diverse, and empowering. We're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their careers, and we're proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.



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