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?
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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 project labor hours estimates and task schedules.
Effectively managing multiple tasks for multiple projects while being cognizant of schedule and budget.
Performing site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects, including participating in field reviews or construction observation.
Works independently on:
o electrical clearance calculations,
o lighting photometric calculations,
o electrical load calculations,
o short circuit, overcurrent coordination and arc flash studies.
Works with others within the group on technical report writing.
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications- 5+ years of experience performing aspects associated with overhead and underground electrical distribution system analysis and design, lighting design, distribution field staking, joint-use field review and design, and knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
- Experience with electrical and planning analysis/design software i.e. CYMCAP, ETAP, Synergi Electric, Milsoft WindMil, SKM, and Polywater Pull Planner.
- Experience with design tools for pole loading analysis: i.e. PLS-CADD, O-calc, SpidaCalc or Pole Foreman.
- Experience using Cad software packages for Electrical Distribution i.e. PLS-CADD, MicroStation/AutoCAD/ArcGIS
- Experience performing aspects associated with electrical distribution modeling and planning, distribution coordination, developing construction work plans, developing long range plans, distribution line design and staking, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) knowledge, and low voltage lighting design.
- Strong client skills are preferred
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QualificationsRequired Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
- Previous experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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 BelieveHDR 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 CommitmentAs 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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