Electrical Engineer III

HFA is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior architecture firm that thrives in a people-first environment. Employee ownership fuels innovation, strengthens client relationships, and deepens internal connections. Every team member is personally invested in project and client success, ensuring decisions align with our purpose: leading clients to fulfill their vision while building lasting partnerships.

About the role

The Electrical Designer III leads the design and delivery of electrical construction documents across a wide range of project types, applying advanced knowledge of the NEC, energy codes, lighting and power systems, and national standards with minimal engineering oversight. This role functions as a technical leader, providing quality control, mentorship, and client-facing support while developing complete designs—including one-line diagrams, calculations, specifications, and equipment selection—and ensuring projects are accurate, compliant, and financially successful.

Responsibilities

• Work independently to deliver completed construction documents for most client and project types, providing a high level of service across all design phases.
• Communicate effectively to be recognized as highly knowledgeable or an expert when discussing design challenges or projects, both internally and externally.
• Utilize education and experience to independently develop, implement, and draft construction documents for any project or major portions, solving most design challenges that arise.
• Apply knowledge of NEC and other national standards to all project types with little to no oversight from an Electrical Engineer.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of energy codes and how to apply most sections to power and lighting design with minimal oversight.
• Perform photometric calculations, lighting design, fault current calculations, and create 1-line diagrams; select lighting systems and controls for most project and client types.
• Serve as Electrical Design Lead or provide major quality control, training, or other technical functions for the company.
• Train new employees on company standards, drafting techniques, and answer basic questions on NEC and other national standards.
• Collaborate with architects and other engineers to develop construction documents based on client requirements, including performing project management functions and quality control.
• Provide quality control on your own projects as well as others, with minimal oversight from an Electrical Engineer or Electrical Design Lead.
• Maintain direct client contact, unless in a strictly technical role.
• Establish project budgets (with supervisor approval) and work with the team to ensure financial success, unless in a strictly technical role.
• Create 1-line diagrams and perform fault current calculations on most project types.
• Select and design lights, controls, and other equipment for most project types.
• Write specifications for most project types.

Requirements

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or REVIT.
• 0–5 staff management experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities and learning stipends.
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding work.