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Overview

HDR is seeking an Electrical Engineer (PE) with hydropower experience. Our employee-owners are committed to an inclusive, welcoming environment where everyone is valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves and ideas to work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of the power design team through schematic design development and contract document phase of a project
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Coordinate workload to complete the deliverable on schedule
• Conduct work sessions at the project site with the Project Manager and other disciplines
• Review project documents for conflicts with other disciplines
• Write and edit project specifications
• Coordinate with affected disciplines on addenda, RFIs, COs, and incorporate changes into project documents
• Provide construction contract administration as needed
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Engineers, Project Coordinators or Designers, or BIM Technicians as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering
• 6+ years' experience doing detailed electrical design work
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm and hydropower generation is highly preferred
• Experience with data analysis software related to electrical engineering is preferred
• Experience with software including SKM PowerTools for Windows, EasyPower, Matlab, and Visual Basic

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit)
• Active commitment to being an active participant of HDR's employee-owned culture

What We Believe

HDR is our company. We build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, trust, and client/community connections.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered. Our eight Employee Network Groups support belonging and engagement for all employees.

HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package promoting employee health, performance and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, EAP, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement plan with employer match, referrals, and tuition reimbursement. Compensation varies by skills, experience, and location.

Pay Transparency Location for Spokane, Washington: $93,024.00 - $125,856.00

Location

Primary Location: United States - Oregon - Portland. Other Locations: United States - Washington - Spokane; United States - Idaho - Boise

Job Details

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Hydropower

Job Posting: Aug 29, 2025

Equal Opportunity

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories or arrest records. For more details, visit

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