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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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.
Primary Responsibilities
In the role of the Senior Electrical Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Systems we'll count on you to:
- Support grid scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects developing conceptual layouts and one-line diagrams and supporting the detailed design through the completion of Issue for Construction design packages.
- Evaluate and analyze energy storage technologies, products, and vendors and support clients with technology and vendor selection and implementation. Support microgrid and distributed energy resources projects by developing detailed electrical engineering designs.
- Develop and review engineering design plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents at various design milestones for BESS projects.
- Support developers, utilities, and other clients with identifying, defining, and implementing use-cases for battery energy storage systems in both centralized and distributed locations.
- Develop written technical reports that effectively convey battery energy storage concepts, use-cases, and feasibility study results to various types of audiences.
- Coordinate closely with civil, structural, fire & life safety (F&LS), high-voltage electrical, SCADA/telecommunications, water, and geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue for Construction design packages for BESS projects.
- Participate in design reviews with various stakeholders including governing and permitting agencies.
- Support development of and updates to internal design guidelines, catalogs, and templates for power generation projects.
- Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians.
- Provide construction phase technical support including bid addenda, submittal reviews, Requests for Information (RFI), Construction Progress Reports (CPR) and change orders, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents, as needed.
- Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.
- Coordinate project workload to deliver documents on schedule.
- Serve as a mentor or counsellor to junior members of the team.
- Provide technical support and assistance to HDR’s team and clients.
Preferred Qualifications
- Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards.
- Technical writing experience with equipment, construction and procurement specifications.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in design of BESS, power generation, renewables, electrical distribution, or power system controls.
- Understanding of BESS technologies as well as integration of these systems into traditional power generation and renewables generation facilities.
- Understanding of typical communication network topology, fire alarm systems, and relay coordination
- Technical knowledge to analyze and interpret technical data and documents related to battery energy storage systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a broad range of audiences.
- Ability to effectively support multiple complex and time sensitive projects.
- Ability to multi-task by prioritizing, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Identify and resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to interact with clients as well as design and construction teams in a positive and proactive manner.
- Ability to adapt to change within a fast-paced business environment.
- Ability to interface with diverse personalities.
- Self-motivated and Team player.
- Demonstrable technical writing/editing ability, commitment to quality in work products.
- Ability to travel to support projects, meet with clients, or attend industry events. Travel required up to 10% domestic and international.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Preference is given to candidates local to New England area
#LI-JC7
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
- A minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems);
- 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 knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems
- Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, and electrical design software 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.
Primary Location
: United States-New Hampshire-BedfordOther Locations
: United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-Rhode Island-ProvidenceIndustry
: PowerSchedule
: Full-timeEmployee Status
: RegularJob Posting
: Sep 17, 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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.
Primary Responsibilities
In the role of the Senior Electrical Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Systems we'll count on you to:
- Support grid scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects developing conceptual layouts and one-line diagrams and supporting the detailed design through the completion of Issue for Construction design packages.
- Evaluate and analyze energy storage technologies, products, and vendors and support clients with technology and vendor selection and implementation. Support microgrid and distributed energy resources projects by developing detailed electrical engineering designs.
- Develop and review engineering design plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents at various design milestones for BESS projects.
- Support developers, utilities, and other clients with identifying, defining, and implementing use-cases for battery energy storage systems in both centralized and distributed locations.
- Develop written technical reports that effectively convey battery energy storage concepts, use-cases, and feasibility study results to various types of audiences.
- Coordinate closely with civil, structural, fire & life safety (F&LS), high-voltage electrical, SCADA/telecommunications, water, and geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue for Construction design packages for BESS projects.
- Participate in design reviews with various stakeholders including governing and permitting agencies.
- Support development of and updates to internal design guidelines, catalogs, and templates for power generation projects.
- Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians.
- Provide construction phase technical support including bid addenda, submittal reviews, Requests for Information (RFI), Construction Progress Reports (CPR) and change orders, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents, as needed.
- Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.
- Coordinate project workload to deliver documents on schedule.
- Serve as a mentor or counsellor to junior members of the team.
- Provide technical support and assistance to HDR’s team and clients.
Preferred Qualifications
- Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards.
- Technical writing experience with equipment, construction and procurement specifications.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in design of BESS, power generation, renewables, electrical distribution, or power system controls.
- Understanding of BESS technologies as well as integration of these systems into traditional power generation and renewables generation facilities.
- Understanding of typical communication network topology, fire alarm systems, and relay coordination
- Technical knowledge to analyze and interpret technical data and documents related to battery energy storage systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a broad range of audiences.
- Ability to effectively support multiple complex and time sensitive projects.
- Ability to multi-task by prioritizing, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Identify and resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to interact with clients as well as design and construction teams in a positive and proactive manner.
- Ability to adapt to change within a fast-paced business environment.
- Ability to interface with diverse personalities.
- Self-motivated and Team player.
- Demonstrable technical writing/editing ability, commitment to quality in work products.
- Ability to travel to support projects, meet with clients, or attend industry events. Travel required up to 10% domestic and international.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Preference is given to candidates local to New England area
#LI-JC7
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
- A minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems);
- 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 knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems
- Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, and electrical design software 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.
Primary Location
: United States-New Hampshire-BedfordOther Locations
: United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-Rhode Island-ProvidenceIndustry
: PowerSchedule
: Full-timeEmployee Status
: RegularJob Posting
: Sep 17, 2026Electrical Systems Engineer Jobs by Experience Level
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Who's Hiring
- CDM Smith13
- Anduril12
- Blue Origin7
- Saronic Technologies7
- GE Aerospace6
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing17
- Electronics & Hardware12
- Consulting & Professional Services11
- Energy9
- Aerospace & Defense5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical systems engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field
- Proficiency in CAD and schematic capture tools such as Altium or Cadence
- Experience with systems engineering processes including requirements development and verification
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards such as MIL-STD, DO-160, or IEC standards
- Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one for defense-sector roles
- Experience with power systems analysis, signal integrity, or embedded hardware integration
Tips for Your Electrical Systems Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to system-level work
Hiring managers distinguish between component engineers and systems engineers fast. Lead with end-to-end deliverables: requirements traceability, interface control documents, and integration test results, not just the tools you used or the circuits you designed.
List certifications and clearances up front
Many electrical systems engineer roles in defense and aerospace require a security clearance or a Professional Engineer license. Put active clearances and certifications in a dedicated section near the top so recruiters don't miss them during a quick scan.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electrical systems engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by the right engineering standards
Job descriptions often bury the standards they actually require, such as MIL-STD-461, DO-160, or IEC 61508. Search for those standard numbers alongside your role title to surface openings where your specific compliance experience is a direct match.
Prepare a systems-level portfolio artifact
Bring one concrete artifact to interviews: a block diagram, a requirements matrix, or a test plan you authored. Electrical systems engineer interviews often pivot to design reviews, and a real document gives you a credible anchor for technical discussion.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Clarify whether the role owns requirements, integration, or both before accepting an offer. Scope defines career trajectory in systems engineering, and a narrower role at a higher base can still limit your path to a staff or principal position.
Electrical Systems Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electrical systems engineers?
The companies hiring the most electrical systems engineers right now include CDM Smith, Anduril, and Blue Origin, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Defense primes, aerospace manufacturers, and energy infrastructure firms consistently account for the highest volume of postings.
How many electrical systems engineer jobs are remote?
About 44% of electrical systems engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than many engineering disciplines because hardware integration and lab access often require on-site presence. Sub-areas such as systems architecture, requirements management, and model-based design tend to offer the highest share of remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become an electrical systems engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline, then build hands-on experience in hardware integration, requirements traceability, or embedded systems through internships or junior roles. Earning a Professional Engineer license or a systems engineering certification strengthens your candidacy for senior positions. Deep familiarity with industry standards relevant to your target sector, such as aerospace, automotive, or energy, accelerates your path into dedicated systems engineering roles.
Can you get hired as an electrical systems engineer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level electrical systems engineer roles exist, particularly at defense contractors and large manufacturers that run structured engineering rotational programs. Candidates with strong academic project work, internship experience involving hardware-software integration, or documented exposure to requirements management tools are competitive. Emphasizing any coursework or capstone projects that involved cross-disciplinary system design helps bridge the gap between classroom and professional expectations.
What does the electrical systems engineer interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a recruiter screen focused on background and sector fit, followed by a technical phone or video interview covering systems design principles, standards knowledge, and past project experience. Finalists typically participate in a panel interview that may include a design exercise or informal design review using a real or hypothetical system. Some employers, particularly in defense, add a separate discussion focused on clearance eligibility and security responsibilities.
Where can I find and apply to electrical systems engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to electrical systems engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that match your experience level, specialization, and location preference, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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