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Senior Electrical Power Engineer

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United StatesRound Rock, Texas, United StatesCharlotte, North Carolina, United StatesBethlehem, Pennsylvania, United StatesPosted May 14, 2026

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%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3EAt 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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3EWatch Our Story:%3Ca href=%22https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3E%27 https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%27 %3C/a%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3EEach 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. %3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cdiv%3E%3C/div%3E%0A%3Cdiv%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3EThe power generation market continues to grow and evolve given strong capacity demand signals that haven%26rsquo;t existed for over a decade.

%26nbsp; As a result, our national Power Generation team is poised for monumental growth.%26nbsp; We are seeking a qualified %3Cstrong%3ESenior Electrical Engineer%3C/strong%3E to help our clients develop, contract, and implement natural gas and potentially renewable energy generation projects while serving as Owner%26rsquo;s Engineer and/or Advisor.

%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3Cspan data-ccp-props=%22{%26quot;134245417%26quot;:true,%26quot;201341983%26quot;:0,%26quot;335551550%26quot;:6,%26quot;335551620%26quot;:6,%26quot;335559740%26quot;:276}%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan data-ccp-props=%22{%26quot;134245417%26quot;:true,%26quot;201341983%26quot;:0,%26quot;335551550%26quot;:6,%26quot;335551620%26quot;:6,%26quot;335559740%26quot;:276}%22%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3EOpportunities are available in these preferred locations:%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3EAustin, Ann Arbor, Boise, Bismarck, Billings, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Irvine, Fort Worth, Houston, Honolulu, Kansas City, Madison, Minneapolis, Missoula, Omaha, Phoenix, Portland (OR %26amp; ME), Richmond, Raleigh Sacramento/Folsom, San Diego, Seattle, Spokane, St Louis, Syracuse.

%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan data-contrast=%22auto%22 xml:lang=%22EN-US%22%3E%3Cspan data-ccp-props=%22{%26quot;134245417%26quot;:false,%26quot;201341983%26quot;:0,%26quot;335551550%26quot;:6,%26quot;335551620%26quot;:6,%26quot;335559740%26quot;:276}%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp paraid=%2234421631%22 paraeid=%22{800baa71-455e-4899-8637-5e8200033ebb}{21}%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan data-contrast=%22auto%22 xml:lang=%22EN-US%22%3EThe Senior Electrical Power Engineer candidate should have experience within the utility scale power and renewable energy industry and be capable of leading teams for power generation design projects including supporting in a traditional Owner%26rsquo;s Engineering role.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power generation and distribution, 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. In addition, the candidate will be expected to mentor young engineers, support in managing client relationships, and lead marketing activities including proposal technical writing, fee builds, and work breakdown structure development in response to requests for proposals.

A significant level of design and engineer of record work experience with power plant systems is required.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan data-ccp-props=%22{%26quot;134245417%26quot;:false,%26quot;201341983%26quot;:0,%26quot;335551550%26quot;:6,%26quot;335551620%26quot;:6,%26quot;335559740%26quot;:276}%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp paraid=%221353721182%22 paraeid=%22{800baa71-455e-4899-8637-5e8200033ebb}{139}%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan data-contrast=%22auto%22 xml:lang=%22EN-US%22%3E%3Cspan data-ccp-props=%22{%26quot;134245417%26quot;:false,%26quot;201341983%26quot;:0,%26quot;335551550%26quot;:6,%26quot;335551620%26quot;:6,%26quot;335559740%26quot;:276}%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp paraid=%22278291396%22 paraeid=%22{800baa71-455e-4899-8637-5e8200033ebb}{144}%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan data-contrast=%22auto%22 xml:lang=%22EN-US%22%3EPreferred Qualifications:%3C/span%3E%3Cspan data-ccp-props=%22{%26quot;134245417%26quot;:false,%26quot;201341983%26quot;:0,%26quot;335551550%26quot;:6,%26quot;335551620%26quot;:6,%26quot;335559740%26quot;:276}%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/strong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli paraid=%221954418124%22 paraeid=%22{800baa71-455e-4899-8637-5e8200033ebb}{154}%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan data-contrast=%22auto%22 xml:lang=%22EN-US%22%3EBachelor%27s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with an Electrical Power emphasis%3Cspan data-ccp-props=%22{%26quot;134245417%26quot;:true,%26quot;201341983%26quot;:0,%26quot;335551550%26quot;:6,%26quot;335551620%26quot;:6,%26quot;335559740%26quot;:276}%22%3E.

%3C/span%3E %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli paraid=%221954418124%22 paraeid=%22{800baa71-455e-4899-8637-5e8200033ebb}{154}%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3EMaster%27s degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems Engineering with an Electrical Power emphasis%3Cspan data-ccp-props=%22{%26quot;134245417%26quot;:false,%26quot;201341983%26quot;:0,%26quot;335551550%26quot;:6,%26quot;335551620%26quot;:6,%26quot;335559740%26quot;:276}%22%3E.

%3C/span%3E %3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli paraid=%221954418124%22 paraeid=%22{800baa71-455e-4899-8637-5e8200033ebb}{154}%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3ECandidate must have excellent communication, written and organizational skills.%3Cspan data-ccp-props=%22{%26quot;134245417%26quot;:true,%26quot;201341983%26quot;:0,%26quot;335551550%26quot;:6,%26quot;335551620%26quot;:6,%26quot;335559740%26quot;:276}%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli paraid=%221954418124%22 paraeid=%22{800baa71-455e-4899-8637-5e8200033ebb}{154}%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3EStrong leadership skills with the ability to work independently, as a lead on a multi-discipline consulting team, or as a lead on a small team are required%3Cspan data-ccp-props=%22{%26quot;134245417%26quot;:true,%26quot;201341983%26quot;:0,%26quot;335551550%26quot;:6,%26quot;335551620%26quot;:6,%26quot;335559740%26quot;:276}%22%3E.

%3C/span%3E %3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli paraid=%221954418124%22 paraeid=%22{800baa71-455e-4899-8637-5e8200033ebb}{154}%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3EExtensive knowledge of three-phase electrical power, protection and control design and settings development, system grounding, physical design, and experience with other activities such as lighting and grounding design, including instrumentation and control and life safety systems.

%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli paraid=%221954418124%22 paraeid=%22{800baa71-455e-4899-8637-5e8200033ebb}{154}%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3EWork with Project Manager and Project Controller on project reviews with management as needed%3Cspan data-ccp-props=%22{%26quot;134245417%26quot;:true,%26quot;201341983%26quot;:0,%26quot;335551550%26quot;:6,%26quot;335551620%26quot;:6,%26quot;335559740%26quot;:276}%22%3E.

%3C/span%3E %3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli paraid=%221954418124%22 paraeid=%22{800baa71-455e-4899-8637-5e8200033ebb}{154}%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3EDirect the activities of other engineering professionals and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed%3Cspan data-ccp-props=%22{%26quot;134245417%26quot;:true,%26quot;201341983%26quot;:0,%26quot;335551550%26quot;:6,%26quot;335551620%26quot;:6,%26quot;335559740%26quot;:276}%22%3E.

%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli paraid=%221954418124%22 paraeid=%22{800baa71-455e-4899-8637-5e8200033ebb}{154}%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3EPosition will include an expectation of less than 10% travel for meetings with clients and vendors as well as project site visits%3Cspan data-ccp-props=%22{%26quot;134245417%26quot;:true,%26quot;201341983%26quot;:0,%26quot;335551550%26quot;:6,%26quot;335551620%26quot;:6,%26quot;335559740%26quot;:276}%22%3E.

%3C/span%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 9.0pt; text-align: justify; mso-outline-level: 1; background: white; vertical-align: middle;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E#LI-MB1,%26nbsp;*LI-MB1%3C/span%3E%3C/strong%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 24.

0pt; font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27; color: #252525; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-ligatures: none;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3C/div%3E Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering A minimum of 10 years of experience Professional Engineers (PE or P.

Eng) license Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Auto. Pipe, 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.

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