Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

HDR is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in Power Generation in Des Moines, IA. The role involves supporting utility-scale power and renewable energy projects, leading design tasks, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have experience in power generation, distribution, and renewable energy systems. Preferred qualifications include protection and control design, field experience, and knowledge of electrical power systems. This position is not remote and requires on-site engagement.
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The Electrical Power Engineer candidate should have experience within the utility scale power and renewable energy industry and be capable of supporting power generation design projects including leading multiple design and engineering project or administration tasks simultaneously. The ideal candidate will have specific 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 or experience in the exciting market of renewables and battery energy storage systems (BESS) is very desired. Additionally, interest in mentoring young engineers, client relationship development, and supporting marketing activities, such as proposal technical writing, fee builds, and development of work breakdown structure is desired. A level of design and engineer of record work experience with power plant systems is required.

Preferred Qualifications
• Protection and control design experience including setting calculations and electronic files development
• Instrumentation and Controls experience particularly with DCS and PLC systems is a plus
• Field experience, including startup and commissioning, experience is desired
• Experience in renewable energy (PV, BESS, etc.) and DER or “microgrid” projects is highly desired
• Previous experience with an engineering power consulting firm desired
• Willingness to grow into a team lead or section manager role
• Knowledge and experience with three-phase electrical power, protection and control design, system grounding, physical design, and experience with other activities such as lighting and grounding design, including instrumentation and control and life safety systems
• Capable computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CYMCAD, PSCAD, etc.)
• Conduct work sessions and project meetings, and/or participate in reviews at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines, and provide construction contract administration as needed
• Develop project schematic design and contract document phase of a project including reviewing project documents, writing project specification and coordinating areas of conflict with other disciplines
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, requests for information (RFIs), change orders (COs), job safety analysis (JSAs) and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Engineers, Project Coordinators or Designers
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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.

Primary Location:

United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor

Other Locations:

United States-Iowa-Davenport, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Nebraska-Lincoln, United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-Nebraska-Omaha, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Iowa-Cedar Rapids

Industry:

Power

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Power Generation

Job Posting:

May 28, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.