Electrical Engineer (Buildings & Structures)

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 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.

This Electrical Engineer role is based in either the Walnut Creek or Folsom, CA office. You will be responsible for the electrical design of facilities across markets including Technology, Corporate/Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, Power, and Federal. You will coordinate with a multidisciplinary design team throughout the project lifecycle—from planning and construction documents to construction administration.

Responsibilities

• Perform, plan, direct, and monitor the work of the electrical design team on small to mid-sized institutional/industrial projects through schematic design, development, and contract document phases.
• Review electrical documents for conflicts with other disciplines.
• Write and edit electrical specifications; select equipment, systems, and devices.
• Assist with designs for upgrades, expansions of medium and low voltage distribution, and greenfield projects.
• Prepare electrical designs (plans and specifications) per NFPA 70 requirements, including systems such as switchgear, pumping plants, pumps, lighting, HVAC, fire protection detection and suppression panels, and miscellaneous loads.
• Engineer physical design (above and below grade) for conduit and cable routing in sufficient detail for construction.
• Produce drawings, markups, and back-checks for electrical equipment, conduit arrangements, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Specify conduit and cable; prepare supporting calculations.
• Perform site surveys and verify installations.
• Conduct power system studies, including arc flash assessments.
• Perform engineering calculations, develop design options, and assist in preparing engineering procedures and specifications.
• Perform data processing, statistical analysis, and develop data plots and graphs.
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Coordinate workload to meet project schedules.
• Conduct on-site work sessions with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Coordinate with affected disciplines on addenda, RFIs, CPRs, and change orders; incorporate agreed-upon changes into project documents.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Electrical Engineers, Coordinators, or Technicians.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
• Professional engineering license (e.g., PE or P.Eng) recognized by the licensing board for the position’s location.
• Previous experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting, power, systems).
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI, and Easy Power.
• An attitude and commitment to active participation in our employee-owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting, power, systems).
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED (desired but not required).

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and an employee assistance program.
• Paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $92,862.00 – $150,750.00 annually, depending on skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time, regular position.

Our Culture

HDR is an employee-owned company where collaboration, trust, and inclusion shape our culture. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) foster belonging and support, with executive sponsorship and open participation for all employees.