Electrical Designer I - Retail

About Us

At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings—we're about the people, experiences, and longevity of a building. We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to provide out-of-the-box solutions in design and construction. We love the process of bringing buildings to life—and keeping them in shape long after the doors open. As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners is an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and a diverse portfolio of world-class facilities.

What We Do

We provide total building system design and construction services across multiple high-growth markets throughout the country for industry leaders. You'll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail within the sectors we serve in business, community, health, retail, and venue.

What Sets Us Apart

We're about more than just buildings—we're about you. You, and the hundreds of passionate employee-owners who make us who we are. We’ve always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full selves to work and helps people reach their full potential—both as professionals and individuals. Together, we dream up innovative solutions for our clients' industry-wide problems, design and construct spaces that become landmarks, and celebrate our successes.

Take a peek into what makes us different: https://youtu.be/AIt17t_uJ-A?si=oSMy5zQeUcb_faE3

Responsibilities

• Drafting & Design
  • Performs calculations and designs basic engineering systems in collaboration with experienced design staff.
  • Prepares system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
  • Reviews shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
  • Prepares or modifies reports, plans, and designs for projects.
  • Acts as a mentor to less experienced designers.
• Business Development
  • Supports business development or pursuit activities.
  • Participates in client, company, and/or industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Client Experience
  • Fosters a client-centric mindset and approach.
  • Communicates with clients as needed for the development and coordination of requirements and scope of work.
  • Supports answering questions from clients and architects.
  • Occasionally visits job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
• Continuous Learning & Development
  • Identifies and seeks to fill gaps in industry and/or discipline knowledge on a continuous basis.
  • Maintains knowledge and understanding of common industry software, including Revit, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office products.
  • Researches and reviews new products, industry trends, and evolving codes and standards.

Core Competencies

• Communication
  • Keeps others informed, conveying information clearly and with an appropriate level of detail.
  • Listens attentively to others and takes an interest in what they have to say.
  • Responds openly to others, encouraging honest, productive communication.
• Integrity
  • Demonstrates consideration for the opinions, perspectives, and experiences of others.
  • Takes responsibility for personal actions and delivers on commitments.
  • Aims to understand how actions impact others.
• Quality Orientation
  • Takes steps to ensure work is done correctly.
  • Delivers on client expectations.
  • Strives to follow policies and procedures.
• Teamwork/Inclusion
  • Shares time, effort, and consideration with others.
  • Gets curious, takes interest, and learns from the diversity of others.
  • Shows enthusiasm for team goals.
• Continuous Learning
  • Views mistakes and change as a growth opportunity.
  • Recognizes gaps in personal knowledge and enthusiastically pursues opportunities to learn something new.
  • Engages others when tackling an unfamiliar task or responsibility.
• Functional/Technical Expertise
  • Recognizes routine problems and identifies solutions.
  • Keeps up with industry and/or discipline standards.
  • Maintains best practices throughout all job functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of engineering (i.e., mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) and 1 year of relevant experience or 4 years of experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred.
• Additional certifications and accreditations aligned with the relevant technical field (e.g., BEMP, CPD, CDP, NICET, RCDD, etc.) preferred.
• Basic proficiency in engineering design: basic knowledge of the A&E industry, codes, design guides, and standards. Knowledge may be applicable to a limited range of practice, project, or program types.
• Proficiency with Revit and Bluebeam Revu preferred.
• High technical aptitude: ability to learn, understand, and utilize various systems and processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels in a clear and concise manner.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented with a willingness and ability to function in a highly collaborative environment, in group projects, and leading less experienced designers.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and adjust to coaching.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and engineering design software applicable to your discipline or focus.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described and characterized in this job description.

Physical & Other Requirements

• Other duties as assigned.
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional travel may be required (10-15%).
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Benefits

• Culture
  • Flexible Work Hours (Because we all need to balance work and life.)
  • Casual Dress Code (Be yourself, please.)
  • Paid Volunteer Time (We literally pay you to volunteer.)
  • Paid Parental Leave (Because we know both parents deserve to be there for a new child.)
  • Health and Wellness Initiatives (Get Fit and Stay Fit.)
  • Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership (Our doors are always open.)
  • Clear Career Path Options (We want you to excel.)
• Benefits
  • Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing (When the company succeeds, we all share in that success.)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Yes, our employees are the owners.)
  • Paid Training for Professional Development (We’ll pay for the time you take getting better at what you do.)
  • Performance Bonuses (When you do well, we reward you for your work.)
  • Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance (We’ve got you covered.)
  • Paid Term Life and Disability (We’ve got your family covered, too.)
  • Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts (We'll help you take advantage of tax savings.)
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Time off (Take a break. You deserve it!)
  • Financial Wellness & Coaching Program (Financial security makes you a happier team member.)

Pay

Individual salaries may be higher or lower than the stated range depending on factors unrelated to the applicant’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, or disability. Salary can vary from this range based on geographic cost of labor statistical differentials.

• Denver – $72,160 to $108,240
• Las Vegas – $68,880 to $103,320
• Los Angeles – $76,096 to $114,144
• New York City – $80,032 to $120,048
• Washington DC – $76,096 to $114,144

More information can be found here.