Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

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Senior Electrical Engineer Role

The candidate should have experience in the utility-scale power and renewable energy industry, capable of leading teams on power generation design projects, including supporting traditional Owner's Engineering roles. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power generation and distribution, renewable energy, protection and motor control design, power system studies, construction and equipment specification development, and balance of plant designs such as raceway, lighting, and grounding systems. Interest and experience in renewables and battery energy storage systems (BESS) are highly desired. Responsibilities include mentoring young engineers, managing client relationships, and leading marketing activities such as proposal writing, fee estimation, and work breakdown structure development. Significant design experience with power plant systems is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems Engineering with an emphasis on Electrical Power
• 15+ years of experience in electrical power generation and renewable energy design
• Field experience, including startup and commissioning
• Experience with renewable energy projects (PV, BESS, microgrids)
• Previous experience with an engineering power consulting firm
• Willingness to grow into a team lead or section manager role
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work independently or as a team lead
• Extensive knowledge of three-phase electrical power, protection, control design, and system grounding
• Instrumentation and Controls experience with DCS and PLC systems is a plus
• Ability to work with project managers and direct activities of engineering staff
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is essential
• Position involves less than 10% travel for meetings and site visits

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Required Qualifications

Our Values and Commitment

HDR is our company. We value diverse perspectives, trust, and community engagement. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our Employee Network Groups foster belonging and support, with executive sponsorship and open participation for all employees.

Primary Location : United States-Texas-Fort Worth

Other Locations : United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-Texas-Dallas

Industry : Power

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

Business Class : Power Generation

Job Posting Date : Apr 24, 2025

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