Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Design Engineer

HDR

Winston Salem, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Alternative Energy, AutoCAD, Bentley AutoPIPE, Bill of Materials (BOM), C Programming Language, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Commissioning, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Control Systems, Customer Relations, Design Services, Disciplinary Action, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Electric Power Generation, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Engineering, Engineering Consulting, Equipment Specification, Facilities Engineering, Input/Output, Instrumentation, Licensing, Low Voltage (LV), Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Motor Control Systems, Power Generation, Power Plant, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Engineer, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Execution, Schematics, Software Design, Strategic Planning, Switchgear, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Time Management, Variable Speed Drive (VSD), Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Winston Salem, NC
POSTED
Today

HDR is seeking an Electrical / I&C Design Engineer to join our engineering team to support power generation projects across diverse plant types.ResponsibilitiesManage, lead and coordinate the work of the design team through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project.Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.Manage and coordinate workload to complete the deliverable on schedule.Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines.Prepare detailed design packages for generation and storage facilities.Prepare engineering calculation and reports such as load flow, short circuit, grounding and arc flash studies.Modification projects include relay protection upgrades, inverter replacements, plant control system upgrades, excitation, governor, and power system upgrades.Manage, lead, mentor and develop less experienced electrical engineers and designers.Prepare major plant equipment specification for generators, oil-filled and dry-type transformers, medium and low voltage motors, switchgear, inverters, motor control centers, PLC and DCS control systems.Coordinate power plant electrical engineering design effort with other HDR disciplines and project personnel.Perform cable, raceway and equipment sizing calculations.Prepare cable and conduit schedules and routing drawings.Develop Input and Output (I/O) Lists and interface with the plant control system.Be responsible for testing and commissioning plans.Review engineering work deliverables.Lead project teams and provide status updates as needed.Maintain good relationships with peers, client organizations, vendor representatives and sub-consultants.Identify and develop new strategic relationships that will support winning and executing assignments for the Power Generation team and other groups within HDR.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Engineering.A minimum of 7 years' experience in project execution with the Power Market Sector.Engineering experience in the following areas:Engineering design experience for hydroelectric, fossil and renewable power generation.Electrical powerhouse and balance of plant controls and power systems.Knowledge of large-scale power generation electrical and control systems (medium and low voltage switchgear and motor control centers, diesel generators, UPS systems, VFD's, PLC's, Excitation and Governor Systems).Experience with detailed design for large power generation is highly desirable.Prior experience in a consulting engineering environment is highly desirable.Electrical System Design Software knowledge such as ETAP, SKM, and / or CDEGS is highly required.Produce design drawings including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, general arrangements, connection diagrams, raceway drawings, and bill of materials.Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.Occasional travel is required.Local candidates are preferred.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering.Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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 CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit).An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.Location and Employment DetailsPrimary Location: United States – North Carolina – CharlotteOther Locations: United States – South Carolina – Greenville, South Carolina – Charleston, North Carolina – Raleigh, South Carolina – Columbia, North Carolina – Winston-Salem, North Carolina – Wilmington, North Carolina – AshevilleIndustry: PowerSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: RegularBusiness Class: Power GenerationJob Posting: Jan 26, 2026At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity and are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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