Electrical - Lead Engineer - Venue

About the role

Henderson is a company of problem-solvers and innovators dedicated to providing comprehensive building system design and construction services. We are committed to fostering a culture where every employee-owner contributes to our mission of leading the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and designs advanced building systems, prepares design documents, and performs engineering calculations.
• Leads project and design efforts from concept design through completion, reviews shop drawings, and evaluates products for feasibility.
• Evaluates and recommends solutions to complex engineering problems and design challenges.
• Trains, mentors, and provides leadership to design staff, including overseeing and guiding others.
• Takes responsibility for the success of those under their supervision, makes staffing recommendations, and implements design and engineering standards.
• Develops and implements tools, resources, and company practices.
• Develops and maintains relationships with strategic partners and customers to expand business opportunities.
• Fosters a client-centric mindset and approach, communicates with clients, and resolves conflicts involving owners, architects, and contractors.
• Identifies and fills gaps in industry knowledge, shares information, and applies technical and process improvements.
• Performs project management responsibilities, coordinates project delivery, and manages project coordination activities.
• Manages emails, coordinates scope and schedule, and attends client meetings.
• Ensures project quality and responds to client questions.
• Consistently performs to industry-wide expectations as a Professional Engineer or Engineer of Record, including making reasonable engineering decisions and delivering high-quality work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) or equivalent experience.
• PE license required.
• Additional certifications and accreditations aligned with the relevant technical field.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides, and standards.
• Proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam Revu.
• High technical aptitude, ability to learn and utilize various systems and processes, and comfortability in training others.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate clearly with designers at all levels.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and willingness to adapt to changing work environments and priorities.
• Physical requirements include prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer, occasional travel, and ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of relevant experience or 10 years with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred.
• Knowledge of earned value, contracts, and construction processes and methods.
• Comfortable with training others on systems and processes.
• Self-starter, proactive, and willing to teach, manage, and help others as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and engineering design software applicable to your discipline or focus.