Electrical Engineer

About the role

We'll count on you to coordinate work of the electrical design team on large institutional/industrial projects through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project. Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance. Coordinate workload to complete the document on schedule. Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines. Review electrical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines. Write/edit electrical specifications and select equipment, electrical systems and devices. Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents. Provide construction contract administration as needed. Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Electrical Engineers, Electrical Coordinators or Technicians. Perform other duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of the electrical design team on large institutional/industrial projects through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Cook up workload to complete the document on schedule
• Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines
• Review electrical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
• Write/edit electrical specifications and select equipment, electrical systems and devices
• Cook up with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents
• Provide construction contract administration as needed
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Electrical Engineers, Electrical Coordinators or Technicians
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not 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

Skills

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Building Electrical

Job Posting

Feb 16, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer).

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.