Distribution Electrical Engineer

Distribution Electrical Engineer

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Primary Responsibilities

The primary duties of a Distribution Project Engineer include preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports and designs for distribution overhead and underground lines, performing load flow analysis, contingency analysis, and coordination studies. This Engineer will be seen as the Lead Engineer for projects, and the subject matter expert in their area of expertise. They will create full design packages across many different projects: Infrastructure, Renewables, Industrial, etc. They will also be expected to mentor newer EIT's to grow their careers and capabilities.

In the role of Distribution Project Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Coordinate the work of the power design team through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project

• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance

• Coordinate workload to complete the deliverable on schedule.

• Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines

• Review project documents for areas of conflict with other disciplines.

• Write and edit project specifications

• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, requests for information (RFIs), change orders (COs), and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents

• Provide construction contract administration as needed

• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Engineers, Project Coordinators or Designers, or BIM Technicians as needed

• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or MBA

• Preference given to candidates local to the Madison/Milwaukee, WI or Minneapolis, MN area

• Some travel may be required

• Medium voltage design and power system study analysis experience

• Part of a local or national organization within the industry

• Previous presentation or white paper experience

• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm or electrical utility

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in project execution within the Power Sector Market

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• 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.

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. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The salary range in Minnesota is $84,672 - $120,960

Primary Location:

United States-Wisconsin-Madison

Other Locations:

United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Industry:

Power

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting:

Nov 17, 2025