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Power EIT/Designer

HDR, Inc.
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
440 S Church St Ste 1000 (Show on map)
Jul 21, 2025

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.

HDR is seeking a highly motivated Electrical EIT/Designer for our power generation electrical and controls 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 specifications 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.
  • Perform routine engineering assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures
  • Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior engineers / professionals on larger projects
  • Work with assistance from Project Engineers, other Engineers In-Training (EITs), Designers, or CAD Specialists as needed


Preferred Qualifications



  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
  • Master's degree in electrical engineering or architectural engineering with an Electrical emphasis
  • Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
  • Desire/interest in the electrical generation and renewable energy sectors
  • Strong communication, leadership, planning skills and the ability to thrive in a team environment.
  • Previous internship beneficial
  • Strong computer skills
  • Ability and desire to learn AutoCAD and MicroStation
  • ETAP program experience
  • PVsyst program experience
  • Preference given to local candidates

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
Other Locations : United States-North Carolina-Raleigh
Industry : Power
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Power Generation
Job Posting : Jul 21, 2025
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