Job Details

Electrical Distribution Project Engineer

HDR is seeking an Electrical Distribution Project Engineer to join our Power Delivery team. HDR employee-owners are committed to creating a welcoming environment where everyone is valued and empowered to contribute ideas.

Opportunities are available in multiple locations: Austin, Ann Arbor, Boise, Bismark, Billings, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Irvine, Fort Worth, Houston, Honolulu, Kansas City, Madison, Minneapolis, Missoula, Omaha, Phoenix, Portland (OR & ME), Richmond, Raleigh Sacramento/Folsom, San Diego, Seattle, Spokane, St Louis, Syracuse.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preparing all technical aspects and deliverables associated with the conceptual and detailed design of overhead and underground electric power distribution systems, distribution system planning, lighting design, grounding and lightning protection.
• Coordinating the preparation of construction packages for overhead and underground distribution lines including plan and profile drawings, structure assemblies and details, stringing charts, staking tables, bills of materials, and other applicable details.
• Assigning tasks and providing guidance to junior team members and coordinating quality control reviews for work performed by EITs and/or Designers.
• Identifying and implementing learning opportunities for EITs and/or Designers through job shadowing, specific project tasks, "show and tell," lunch and learns and knowledge sharing.
• Performing quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
• Providing engineering input on specific project design issues and questions.
• Conducting engineering analyses to develop design options.
• Assisting with preparation of cost estimates or specifications.
• Attending client stakeholder meetings and leading design reviews with the client.
• Providing input to the development of project manhours estimates and task schedules.
• Effectively managing multiple tasks for multiple projects while being cognizant of schedule and budget.
• Performing site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects, including participating in field reviews or construction observation.
• Works independently on: electrical clearance calculations, lighting photometric calculations, electrical load calculations, short circuit, overcurrent coordination and arc flash studies.
• Works with others within the group on technical report writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in distribution planning, distribution modeling, distribution coordination, distribution line design.
• Experience performing structural analysis, plan and profile preparation, line optimization, preparing specifications and drawings, and other engineering documents required for overhead and underground line projects.
• Experience using PLS-CADD and other design software.
• Minimum 4 years of experience performing aspects associated with overhead and underground electrical distribution system analysis and design, lighting design, distribution field staking, joint-use field review and design, and knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). Experience with electrical and planning analysis software such as CYMCAP, ETAP or Polywater Pull Planner.
• Experience with design tools for pole loading analysis, e.g., O-calc, SpidaCalc or Pole Foreman.
• Experience using CAD software packages for Electrical Distribution such as PLS-CADD, MicroStation/AutoCAD/ArcGIS.
• Experience performing aspects associated with electrical distribution modeling and planning, distribution coordination, developing construction work plans, developing long-range plans, distribution line design and staking, NESC knowledge, and low voltage lighting design.
• Strong client relationship skills.

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-CADD, 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, 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 on skills, experience, education and geographical location. The targeted salary range for this position is $76,608 - $158,976.

Job details

• Primary Location: United States-Arizona-Phoenix
• Other Locations: United States-Texas-Round Rock; United States-North Carolina-Charlotte; United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem; United States-Oregon-Salem; United States-Maryland-Baltimore; United States-Montana-Missoula; United States-Texas-Houston; United States-California-Irvine; United States-Wisconsin-Madison; United States-New York-Buffalo; United States-Washington-Tacoma; United States-Nevada-Reno; United States-Colorado-Fort Collins; United States-California-Folsom; United States-Oregon-Portland; United States-Montana-Bozeman; United States-Colorado-Durango; United States-Washington-Seattle; United States-Nevada-Las Vegas; United States-Montana-Billings; United States-Texas-Dallas; United States-Montana-Helena; United States-Washington-Spokane; United States-Virginia-Arlington; United States-Washington-Pasco; United States-Texas-Austin; United States-California-Claremont; United States-Massachusetts-Boston; United States-Colorado-Denver; United States-Oregon-Bend; United States-Missouri-St Louis; United States-Arizona-Tucson; United States-Arkansas-Little Rock; United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg; United States-Washington-Olympia; United States-Washington-Vancouver; United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs; United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee; United States-Hawaii-Honolulu; United States-Maryland-Fulton; United States-Kentucky-Louisville; United States-Georgia-Atlanta; United States-South Carolina-Greenville; United States-Illinois-Chicago; United States-California-Los Angeles
• Industry: Power
• Schedule: Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular
• BusinessClass: Transmission/Distribution Eng
• Job Posting: Mar 11, 2025

HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries

• Oil and Gas, Utilities, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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