Electrical Engineering Technical Lead

About the role

This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence. In the role of Senior Electrical Technical Lead, you will have opportunity to:

• Cook up the Electrical work with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project's development
• Build client relations and participate in marketing, design and production meetings regarding electrical systems
• Take the electrical lead on projects
• Check in with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Do schematic, design development and contract document work sessions with the Project Manager, Project Architect and other disciplines
• Keep an eye on project development and finances with project lead to coordinate and adjust the work effort with the team so work is completed within the parameters of the agreed upon budget and schedule
• Be the boss of other electrical engineering professionals and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed
• Do other duties as needed

Responsibilities

Market sector focused expertise. Be a resource for the team working on projects in the market sector.

Professional society involvement. Track opportunities for conferences, presentations, etc. to establish HDR as an active, trusted expert in the market sector.

Understand market sector and design trends in the Area. Are opportunities growing or shrinking?

Work with Team Leads and Business Class Leads (BCL) for staffing to meet the market sector projections and work on hand.

Work with BCL to identify key personnel, unique challenges, etc. as we are pursuing projects. Do high level work planning to identify roles and buckets of hours expected for the project.

Identify tools, resources, process improvements that would be of benefit to projects in the market sector.

Lead project charettes and project reviews for projects in their market sectors.

Leading training and mentoring on technical growth in their market sector.

Be able to support other HDR areas and alternate business groups for their market sector.

Serve as a technical resource to HDR.

Lead cross business class collaboration in their market sector.

Support proposal (pursuit) writing and fee preparation for your specific market.

Be involved with project interviews, when necessary.

Be involved with candidate interviews and hiring process, when necessary.

Requirements

• Professional Engineering License
• 10+ years’ experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering or related field of study or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 15 years of engineering experience in the discipline to be supported
• Aptitude and demonstrated hands-on experience with computer applications specific to the discipline to be supported
• Extensive knowledge of industry standards specific to the discipline being supported
• Proven ability to work in multi-disciplinary environments
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Skills

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

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Building Electrical