Lead Electrical Engineer – Power and Renewables Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Lead Electrical Engineer – Power and Renewables
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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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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.
Power Generation and Renewables is one of our fastest growing practices in the Southeast. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to lead projects, clients, and staff. This position provides a key point of entry into HDR, with tremendous potential for career growth. Primary Responsibilities
HDR is looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer with a strong work ethic to join our Power Generation and Renewables team. This individual will be a key member of HDR’s rapidly growing team, and will provide day-to-day execution of electrical engineering and design deliverables for power generating facilities, such as simple cycle, combined cycle, PV solar, battery energy storage and microgrid. On a day-to-day basis, they may also be expected to:
Lead, manage, and coordinate the work of design teams through the schematic design development and contract document phases of projects.
Lead, manage, mentor and develop less experienced electrical engineers and designers.
Coordinate workload to complete the deliverables on schedule.
Be a primary client contact for projects with significant electrical scope.
Conduct field visits at project sites in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
Prepare detailed design packages for generation and storage facilities. Prepare engineering calculations and reports such as load flow, short circuit, grounding and arc flash studies.
Lead and support modification projects include relay protection upgrades, inverter replacements, plant control system upgrades, excitation, governor, and power system upgrades.
Prepare major plant equipment specification for generators, oil-filled and dry-type transformers, medium and low voltage motors, switchgear, inverters, motor control centers, PLC and DCS control systems.
Coordinate power plant electrical engineering design efforts with other HDR disciplines and project personnel.
Perform cable, raceway and equipment sizing calculations.
Prepare cable and conduit schedules and routing drawings.
Develop Input and Output (I/O) Lists and interface with the plant control system.
Execute testing and commissioning plans.
Review engineering work deliverables following HDR Quality Process.
Lead project teams and provide internal and external technical status updates as needed.
Maintain good relationships with peers, client organizations, vendor representatives and sub-consultants.
Identify and develop new strategic relationships that will support winning and executing assignments for the Power Generation and Renewable team and other groups within HDR.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
Previous supervisory experience
Previous proposal development and client management experience
A minimum of 7 years’ experience in project execution with the Power Market Sector
Engineering experience in the following areas:
Engineering design experience for simple/combined cycle gas turbines, renewables, coal and hydroelectric
Electrical powerhouse and balance of plant controls and power systems
Knowledge of large-scale power generation electrical and control systems (medium and low voltage switchgear and motor control centers, diesel generators, UPS systems, VFD’s, PLC’s, Excitation and Governor Systems)
Experience with detailed design for large power generation is highly desirable
Prior experience in a consulting engineering environment is highly desirable
Electrical System Design Software knowledge such as PVsys, PVcase, ETAP, SKM, and / or CDEGS is highly desired
Produce design drawings including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, general arrangements, connection diagrams, raceway drawings, and bill of materials
Experience developing proposals and estimates for Power Generation and Renewable projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Occasional travel is required
Local candidates are preferred
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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, 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-North Carolina-Charlotte

Other Locations:

United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-North Carolina-Asheville

Industry:

Power

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Power Generation

Job Posting:

Apr 15, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.