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Electrical Distribution Project Engineer *

HDR, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276

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HDR is an employee-owned company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to create a welcoming environment where everyone is valued and respected. HDR seeks to make a positive impact on the world through its work.

Location Opportunities are available in preferred locations: Austin, Ann Arbor, Boise, Bismarck, Billings, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Irvine, Fort Worth, Houston, Honolulu, Kansas City, Madison, Minneapolis, Missoula, Omaha, Phoenix, Portland, Richmond, Raleigh, Sacramento/Folsom, San Diego, Seattle, Spokane, St. Louis, Syracuse.

Primary Responsibilities

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 methods such as job shadowing, task assignments, show and tell, lunch and learns 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 manhours estimates and task schedules.

Effectively managing multiple tasks for multiple projects while respecting schedule and budget.

Performing site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects, including participation in field reviews or construction observation.

Works independently on:

electrical clearance calculations

lighting photometric calculations

electrical load calculations

short circuit, overcurrent coordination and arc flash studies

Works with others within the group on technical report writing.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer PE 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-CADD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)

Commitment to being an active participant in an employee-owned culture

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 4 years of experience in distribution planning, distribution modeling, distribution coordination, and distribution line design

Experience performing structural analysis, plan and profile preparation, line optimization, preparing specifications and drawings, and other engineering documents for overhead and underground line projects

Experience using PLS-CADD and other design software

Minimum 4 years of experience in 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 CYMCAP, ETAP or similar software

Experience with design tools for pole loading analysis such as O-calc, SpidaCalc or Pole Foreman

Experience using CAD software for Electrical Distribution such as PLS-CADD, MicroStation, AutoCAD, ArcGIS

Experience with electrical distribution modeling and planning, distribution coordination, developing construction work plans, developing long-range plans, staking, NESC knowledge, and low-voltage lighting design

Strong client relationship skills

What We Believe HDR is our company. We build on each other\'s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, shaping our collaborative culture and connecting us to 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 open to all employees, with executive sponsors for each group.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including 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 on skills, experience, education and geographical location. The targeted salary range for this position is $76,608 - $158,976; New Jersey range: $92,736 - $144,000.

Location Primary Location: United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Other Locations: United States (multiple locations across the country)

HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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