HDR

Utilities

ElectricalDistributionProjectEngineer

$84–121k United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Electrical Distribution Project Engineer at HDR. Skills: Electrical distribution systems, Distribution system planning, Lighting design, Grounding, Lightning protection. Prepare technical aspects for design. Prepare deliverables for design”

Industry & Context.

Utilities
Problems you'll solve

Engineering analyses; Design options

Eligibility Requirements

Site visits

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years experience electrical distribution system analysis, 5+ years experience electrical distribution system design, 5+ years experience lighting design, 5+ years experience distribution field staking, 5+ years experience joint-use field review, 5+ years experience joint-use design, Knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)

Nice to Have

Experience with electrical analysis software, Experience with planning analysis software, Experience with design tools for pole loading analysis, Experience using Cad software packages, Experience with electrical distribution modeling, Experience with electrical distribution planning, Experience with distribution coordination, Experience developing construction work plans, Experience developing long range plans, Experience with distribution line design, Experience with distribution line staking, Low voltage lighting design experience

What You'll Do.

Prepare technical aspects for design

Prepare deliverables for design

Design overhead electric power systems

Design underground electric power systems

Perform distribution system planning

Perform lighting design

Perform grounding design

Perform lightning protection design

Coordinate preparation of construction packages

Prepare plan and profile drawings

Prepare structure assemblies

Prepare structure details

Prepare stringing charts

Prepare staking tables

Prepare bills of material

Assign tasks to junior team members

Provide guidance to junior team members

Coordinate quality control reviews

Perform quality control reviews

Provide engineering input on design issues

Provide engineering input on design questions

Conduct engineering analyses

Develop design options

Assist with preparation of cost estimates

Assist with preparation of specifications

Attend client stakeholder meetings

Lead design reviews with client

Provide input to project labor hours estimates

Provide input to task schedules

Manage multiple tasks

Manage multiple projects

Perform site visits during design

Perform site visits during construction

Perform site visits during as-built phases

Participate in field reviews

Participate in construction observation

Perform electrical clearance calculations

Perform lighting photometric calculations

Perform electrical load calculations

Perform short circuit studies

Perform overcurrent coordination studies

Perform arc flash studies

Write technical reports

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Junior team members; Other teams; Client stakeholder meetings; Design reviews with client

Communication Scope

Client meetings; Design reviews

Process & Methodology

Schedule management, Budget management

Full Job Description

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? Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'  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.    As an Electrical Distribution Project Engineer your role will encompass the following: •Preparing all technical aspects and deliverables associated with the conceptual and detailed design of overhead and underground electric power distribution systems, distribution system planning, lighting design, grounding and lightning protection. •Coordinating the preparation of construction packages for overhead and underground distribution lines including plan and profile drawings, structure assemblies and details, stringing charts, staking tables, bills of material, and other applicable details. •Assigning tasks and providing guidance to junior team members and coordinating quality control reviews for work performed by EITs and/or Designers. •Identifying and implementing learning opportunities for EITs and/or Designers through such methods as job shadowing, assigning specific project tasks, and general knowledge sharing. •Performing quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed.  •Providing engineering input on specific project design issues and questions. •Conducting engineering analyses to develop design options. •Assisting with preparation of cost estimates or specifications. •Attending client stakeholder meetings and leading design reviews with the client. •Providing input to the development of proj

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