Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

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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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Primary Responsibilities
In the role of the Senior Electrical Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Systems we'll count on you to:

• Support grid scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects developing conceptual layouts and one-line diagrams and supporting the detailed design through the completion of Issue For Construction design packages.
• Evaluate and analyze energy storage technologies, products, and vendors and support clients with technology and vendor selection and implementation.
• Support microgrid and distributed energy resources projects by developing detailed electrical engineering designs.
• Develop and review engineering design plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents at various design milestones for BESS projects.
• Support developers, utilities, and other clients with identifying, defining, and implementing use-cases for battery energy storage systems in both centralized and distributed locations.
• Develop written technical reports that effectively convey battery energy storage concepts, use-cases, and feasibility study results to various types of audiences.
• Coordinate closely with civil, structural, fire & life safety (FLS), high-voltage electrical, SCADA/telecommunications, water, and geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue For Construction design packages for BESS projects.
• Participate in design reviews with various stakeholders including governing and permitting agencies.
• Support development of and updates to internal design guidelines, catalogs, and templates for battery energy storage projects.
• Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians.
• Provide construction phase technical support including bid addenda, submittal reviews, Requests for Information (RFI), Construction Progress Reports (CPR) and change orders, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents, as needed.
• Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.
• Coordinate project workload to deliver documents on schedule.
• Serve as a mentor or counsellor to junior members of the team.
• Provide technical support and assistance to HDR's team and clients.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in design of BESS, distributed generation, renewables, electrical distribution, or power system controls.
• Understanding of BESS technologies as well as integration of these systems into traditional power generation and renewables generation facilities.
• Technical knowledge to analyze and interpret technical data and documents related to battery energy storage systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a broad range of audiences.
• Ability to effectively support multiple complex and time sensitive projects.
• Ability to multi-task by prioritizing, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Identify and resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to interact with clients as well as design and construction teams in a positive and proactive manner.
• Ability to adapt to change within a fast-paced business environment.
• Ability to interface with diverse personalities.
• Self-motivated and Team player.
• Demonstrable technical writing/editing ability, commitment to quality in work products.
• Ability to travel to support projects, meet with clients, or attend industry events. Travel required up to 10% domestic and international.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• Previous experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
  

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.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Washington: $106,068 - $183,425; California: $122,815 - $199,375; Colorado: $111,650 - $175,450; New York: $111,650 - $199,375; Ohio: $111,650 - $159,500; Connecticut: $122,815- $175,450; Maryland: $117,233 - $167,475; Montana: $106,068 - $151,525; Nevada: $111,650 - $159,500; Rhode Island: $117,233 - $167-475; Minnesota: $117,233.00- $167,475.00; Illinois: $117,233- $167,475; New Jersey $134,274.00 - $208,500.00
Primary Location:
United States-Oregon-Portland
Other Locations:
United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-New York-Buffalo, United States-Washington-Tacoma, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-California-Claremont, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Arkansas-Little Rock, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Vancouver, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States-Maryland-Fulton, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-Illinois-Rosemont, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Montana-Kalispell, United States-Virginia-Richmond, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor, United States-Rhode Island-Providence, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Kansas-Olathe, United States-Georgia-Pooler, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-California-San Jose, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-Florida-Pensacola, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-New York-White Plains, United States-South Carolina-Rock Hill, United States-Minnesota-St. Paul, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-New York-Syracuse, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Virginia-Norfolk, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-California-Riverside, United States-Nebraska-Lincoln, United States-Montana-Butte, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-Nebraska-Omaha, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-New York-New York, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-Virginia-Alexandria, United States-Michigan-Detroit, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-California-Oakland, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-West Virginia-Charleston, United States-Connecticut-Hartford
Industry:
Power
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
BusinessClass:
Power Generation
Job Posting:
Nov 27, 2024

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.
Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Management, Consulting, and Engineering
• Industries Oil and Gas, Utilities, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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