HDR · 2 weeks ago
Electrical Engineer - Power Generation
Davenport, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelHDR is a company dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee is valued. The Electrical Engineer - Power Generation will support design projects in the utility scale power and renewable energy industry, focusing on power generation and distribution, while also mentoring young engineers and developing client relationships.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Support power generation design projects including leading multiple design and engineering project or administration tasks simultaneously
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
Mentor young engineers, develop client relationships, and support marketing activities, such as proposal technical writing, fee builds, and development of work breakdown structure
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: 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, AutoPipe, and Revit)
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Preferred
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
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
Founded in 1917
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