System Protection & Studies Principal Engineer
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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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.
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.
In the role of System Protection & Studies Principal Engineer, we'll count on you to:
- Demonstrate exceptional leadership and set the standard of practice for a particular area of expertise within HDR
- Serve as a senior technical advisor to multiple projects involving complex technical challenges
- Drive outstanding project delivery and support successful team performance, particularly for projects involving complex multi-disciplinary teams
- Work to establish a quality culture and support innovative solutions to drive design and technical excellence across the organization
- Mentor and develop other professionals within area of expertise to elevate an area of practice across HDR
- Attract highly qualified candidates to join HDR to grow and strengthen the practice.
- Establish client relationships and work with teams to identify and win opportunities to grow the practice across HDR
- Serve as a thought leader for area of expertise to elevate the capabilities of HDR and its professionals
- Represent HDR through participation in professional community to build HDR's reputation as a world-class provider of professional services
- Masters degree in Engineering
- Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm
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- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- A minimum of 20 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.
- Extensive experience in project execution
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard design software.
- Must be comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design and have proven background of technical leadership on these types of projects
- 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.
