Posted 8 months ago
Senior Electrical Power Engineer
@ HDR
Saskatoon, SK · Calgary, AB · Vancouver, BC
Overview
HDR is hiring a Senior Electrical Power Engineer to lead power generation design projects for natural gas and potentially renewable generation, including Owner's Engineer and advisory work. The role requires a PE or P.Eng licence, at least 10 years of experience (15 preferred), and leadership of engineering teams. The posting states full-time employment and that some travel for client meetings and site visits is expected.
Responsibilities:
- Lead electrical design for natural gas and renewable generation projects
- Serve as engineer of record and Owner's Engineer or advisor
- Mentor young engineers and direct engineering professionals
- Support client relationships and project reviews with management
- Lead proposal technical writing, fee builds and work breakdown structures
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, electrical power emphasis preferred
- Professional engineering licence (PE or P.Eng)
- 10 years minimum experience, 15 years preferred
- Design experience with simple and combined cycle generation
- Extensive knowledge of three-phase power, protection and control
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · taleo
- Employer posting date
- 2026-03-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-18
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer (PE), P.Eng |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, People with disabilities, Veterans, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power, Control Systems Engineering |
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HDR
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 5001-10000 |
| Headquarters | Omaha |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 76 |
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?
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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.
The power generation market continues to grow and evolve given strong capacity demand signals that haven’t existed for over a decade. As a result, our global Power Generation team is poised for monumental growth. We are seeking a qualified Senior Electrical Power Engineer to help our clients develop, contract, and implement natural gas and potentially renewable energy generation projects while serving as Owner’s Engineer and/or Advisor.
The Senior Electrical Power Engineer candidate should have experience within the utility scale power and renewable energy industry and be capable of leading teams for power generation design projects including supporting in a traditional Owner’s Engineering role. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power generation and distribution, protection and motor control design, power system studies, construction and equipment specification development, and balance of plant designs such as raceway, lighting, and grounding systems. In addition, the candidate will be expected to mentor young engineers, support in managing client relationships, and lead marketing activities including proposal technical writing, fee builds, and work breakdown structure development in response to requests for proposals. A significant level of design and engineer of record work experience with power plant systems is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering with an Electrical Power emphasis.
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems Engineering with an Electrical Power emphasis.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in electrical power generation design.
- Design experience with simple cycle and combined cycle power generation.
- Previous experience with an engineering power consulting or EPC firm desired.
- Candidate must have excellent communication, written and organizational skills.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently, as a lead on a multi-discipline consulting team, or as a lead on a small team are required.
- Extensive knowledge of three-phase electrical power, protection and control design and settings development, system grounding, physical design, and experience with other activities such as lighting and grounding design, including instrumentation and control and life safety systems.
- Work with Project Manager and Project Controller on project reviews with management as needed.
- Direct the activities of other engineering professionals and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed.
- Position will include an expectation of some travel for meetings with clients and vendors as well as project site visits.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- A minimum of 10 years of experience
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
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.
At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.
HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.
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