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Electrical Engineer (PE) - Hydropower

Portland, Oregon, United StatesSpokane, Washington, United StatesBoise, Idaho, United StatesPosted Dec 11, 2025

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%3Cp%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?

%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%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%26nbsp;%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%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.

%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EPower:%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EWe believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century.

You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv class=%22External.

Class195FE479FDC246D186E6EC3BA5B78FA9%22%3E%3Cdiv%3EIn the role of Power Engineer, we%27ll count on you to:%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ECoordinate the work of the power design team through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EEstablish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECoordinate workload to complete the deliverable on schedule.

%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EConduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EReview project documents for areas of conflict with other disciplines.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWrite and edit project specifications%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECoordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, requests for information (RFIs), change orders (COs), and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EProvide construction contract administration as needed%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EConduct QA/QC on the work of other Engineers, Project Coordinators or Designers, or BIM Technicians as needed%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerform other duties as needed%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class=%22External.

Class1095ADDACE8E465BB9BCA87A69B13CBF%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Qualifications%3C/strong%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EMasters degree in Engineering%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E6+ years’ experience doing detailed electrical design work required.

%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPrevious experience with an engineering consulting firm %3Cspan style=%22font-family:%27Calibri%27,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3Eand hydropower generation is highly preferred.

%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EExperience with any software for data analysis is preferred, particularly related to electrical engineering.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EExperience with software packages including SKM Power tools for Windows, Easy.

Power, Matlab, and Visual Basic.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E#LI-JM8%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering Professional Engineer (PE or P.

Eng) 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, 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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