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As our Hydropower Engineering Manager (Electrical), you will shape the strategy, growth, technical excellence, recruiting and retention of our NorCal hydropower electrical practice.
Responsibilities include
Hire, grow, mentor, and develop technical staff across experience levels. This includes responsibility for operations of production and oversight of electrical section.
Champion quality control, technical excellence, and exceptional delivery.
Facilitate Career development and personal growth amongst team members.
Serve as Project Manager and/or Technical Lead for hydropower electrical projects.
Oversee electrical design plans and specifications, equipment specifications, bid reviews, and site investigations.
Support field activities during installation, testing, commissioning, and start up.
Coordinate closely with mechanical, structural, civil, and controls teams.
Partner with Power sector and National Hydropower Practice leaders to support local and national initiatives.
Build relationships with key hydropower owners/operators across utility clients, federal agencies and/or water authorities.
Support proposals, interviews, and strategic pursuits throughout CA and across the region.
Partner with the Power Business Development and Client Management teams.
Support local and national marketing and production efforts.
Perform other duties as needed: Support project goals and HDR business activities.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficient and engaging in dynamic communication and collaboration.
Consulting experience supporting client relationships and delivering high‑quality electrical engineering work.
Extensive hydropower engineering/design experience, ideally 10 or more years.
Technical depth in hydropower electrical systems — generator protection and controls, excitation systems, governor controls, SCADA/DCS, station service, switchyard/substation equipment, relay settings/coordination, and arc‑flash/grounding analysis.
Active engagement in electrical‑focused industry organizations such as IEEE PES, IEEE Hydropower Working Groups, NHA Technical Committees, or CEATI Hydropower Electrical Task Forces.
Additionally preferred qualifications
Licensed Professional Engineer (US licensure)
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of 10 years experience
Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to handle multiple assignments
Good leadership and organizational skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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.
