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Electrical EIT/Designer (Power)

HDR, Inc.
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
440 S Church St Ste 1000 (Show on map)
Oct 08, 2026

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?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you'll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You'll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

HDR is seeking a highly motivated Electrical EIT/Designer to join our power generation electrical/control group. This individual will be a key member of HDR's rapidly growing engineering team and will work under senior engineers to support the following:

* Prepare detailed design packages for new and modifications to existing power generation facilities (Hydro, Solar, Coal, Simple Cycle, and Combined Cycle)
* Detailed design packages can include relay protection upgrades, plant control system upgrades, excitation, governor, and power system upgrades
* Work on projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
* Engineering calculation reports such as load flow, short circuit, grounding and arc flash studies
* Major plant equipment specification such as generators, oil-filled and dry-type transformers, medium and low voltage motors, switchgear and motor control centers, PLC and DCS control systems
* Perform cable, raceway and equipment sizing calculations
* Cable and conduit schedules and routing drawings
* Develop Input and Output (I/O) List and interface with the plant control system
* Be involved in design engineering projects from kickoff to project close-out and as-built drawing preparation.
* Become proficient in CAD software such as AutoCAD and MicroStation

Preferred Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
* Engineer In Training (EIT) certificate. Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title Electrical Designer and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
* Experience with Power Market Sector design software (examples include ETAP, SKM, AutoCAD, Revit, and MicroStation)

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Office
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

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.

Primary Location : United States-North Carolina-Charlotte
Industry : Power
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Power Generation
Job Posting : Oct 7, 2026
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