Electrical Distribution Project Engineer •

Electrical Distribution Project Engineer - ( 183868 )

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?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR Engineering is currently seeking an Electrical Distribution Project Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

Opportunities are available in these preferred 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

You will be part of a rapidly growing team wanting to take your career to the next level. Having developed foundational expertise in overhead and underground distribution line design, you will be ready to undertake a more complex and responsible role requiring you to work independently while at times, directing, mentoring, training, and / or supervising less-experienced EITs and / or designers.

As an Electrical Distribution Project Engineer your role will encompass the following :

• 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 material, 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 such methods as job shadowing, assigning specific project tasks, "show and tell", lunch n learns and general 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 :

Required Qualifications

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.

Primary Location

United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class : Transmission / Distribution Eng

Job Posting

Mar 11, 2025

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We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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