Electrical Engineer
About the role
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? 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.
Primary Responsibilities
- Providing detailed design and coordination of facilities with team members.
- Preparing construction documents with BIM/CADD platforms.
- Editing and preparing design specifications and selecting equipment, electrical systems, and devices.
- Selecting equipment using vendor software and communicating with sales reps.
- Tracking and meeting design budgets.
- Performing load calculations.
- Attending design meetings with other team members.
- Cooking the work of Electrical Engineers, EITs, and BIM Specialists with the balance of the multidisciplinary team throughout the entire project's development.
- Design support during construction, including field observations, submittal & shop drawing review, and Request for Information (RFI) support.
- Providing construction administration services throughout all phases of construction.
- Visit Project Sites as requested or as contractually required to monitor construction progress and prepare field observation reports.
- Perform fieldwork and verify existing conditions as required.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems).
- Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm is desired.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
- Previous 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.
- Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power.
What We Believe
We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration.
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.
Primary Location
United States-Kentucky-Louisville
Other Locations
- United States-Tennessee-Memphis
- United States-Kentucky-Paducah
- United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga
- United States-Kentucky-Lexington
- United States-Tennessee-Nashville
- United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown
Industry
Building Engineering
Schedule
Full-time
Status
Regular
Business Class
Building Electrical