Electrical - Lead Engineer - Venue

About the Role

At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings—we're about the people, experiences, and longevity of a building. As an ESOP, each employee-owner is an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. We provide total building system design and construction services across multiple high-growth markets, working on projects for industry leaders in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail sectors.

We foster a people-first culture where passionate employee-owners collaborate to deliver innovative solutions, design and construct landmark spaces, and support each other’s professional and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Drafting & Design
  • Prepares or directs the preparation of simple to complex design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics, and specifications.
  • Leads project and design efforts from concept through completion.
  • Reviews shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
  • Performs research and makes recommendations on the feasibility of systems or equipment; evaluates products for their application.
  • Produces solutions to complex engineering problems and design challenges, either directly or in an advisory capacity.
  • Ensures that production of drawings, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
• Team & Technical Leadership
  • Advises and mentors less experienced designers and engineers, providing oversight and technical guidance.
  • Takes responsibility for the success of those under their supervision.
  • Makes recommendations on project staffing and may direct activities of technical and administrative staff.
  • Develops and expands personal knowledge while fostering the growth of others.
  • Assists in establishing and implementing goals, policies, objectives, and standards at the practice and/or sector level.
  • Involved in the development of tools, resources, and company practices.
  • Implements and reinforces design and engineering standards at the team or practice level.
  • Oversees project quality through reviews and regular check-ins; may provide final reviews for projects under purview.
• Business Development
  • Develops, establishes, and maintains relationships with strategic partners and customers to expand business opportunities.
  • Participates in client, company, and industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Client Experience
  • Fosters a client-centric mindset and approach individually and within their team.
  • Communicates with clients to develop and coordinate requirements and scope of work; maintains proactive communication throughout the project cycle.
  • Anticipates and answers questions from clients and architects; acts as a resource to others.
  • Visits job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
  • Resolves conflicts involving owners, architects, and contractors as needed.
• Continuous Learning
  • Identifies and fills gaps in industry and/or discipline knowledge on a continuous basis.
  • Stays up to date on emerging technologies, industry trends, and evolving codes and standards.
  • Proactively shares information, updates, and suggestions for technical and process improvements with peers and leaders.
  • Understands, teaches, and applies Henderson’s design guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Project Management
  • Performs project coordination activities such as managing emails, coordinating scope and schedule, attending client meetings, ensuring project quality, and responding to client questions.
  • Collaborates with experienced project managers and asks questions when performing unfamiliar tasks.
• Professional Engineer & Engineer of Record (where applicable)
  • Performs to a higher standard of industry-wide expectations associated with carrying a PE license and being enabled as an Engineer of Record (EOR).
  • Makes reasonable engineering decisions and delivers high-quality work with accountability to projects.
  • May be required and enabled as an Engineer of Record, with additional involvement, oversight, responsibility, and accountability for signing and sealing projects.

Core Competencies

• Communication
  • Keeps others well-informed and prioritizes audiences, accuracy, and timeliness.
  • Facilitates an efficient, consistent workflow and exchange of information.
  • Adjusts communication based on the needs and makeup of the audience.
• Integrity
  • Leads by example, challenges assumptions, and creates candid feedback loops.
  • Aligns personal actions and words, extends and receives trust, and upholds commitments.
  • Maintains the confidence of clients and colleagues, especially when handling sensitive information.
• Quality Orientation
  • Creates a sense of urgency to tackle problems and rewards responsiveness.
  • Recognizes opportunities for improvement and supports processes and feedback to enhance results.
  • Holds others accountable for doing their best work.
• Teamwork/Inclusion
  • Promotes a culture of collaboration across roles and teams.
  • Navigates difficult conversations with diplomacy and leverages cooperative efforts to resolve conflict.
  • Confronts exclusionary behavior and participates productively in discussions of diverse, sensitive societal topics.
• Continuous Learning
  • Pursues challenging assignments and new knowledge.
  • Encourages experimentation when faced with new challenges.
  • Examines mistakes, clarifies lessons learned, and applies them to future work.
• Functional/Technical Expertise
  • Leverages area of expertise to contribute to team and company goals.
  • Promotes an environment where people openly share their expertise, experiences, opinions, ideas, and perspectives.
  • Maintains knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to success throughout job functions.
• Leadership
  • Inspires the Organization
    • Personifies the values of the organization and champions organizational culture and vision.
    • Navigates ambiguity and change positively, seeking support from leadership when needed.
  • Focuses on Client Experience
    • Fosters positive client relationships and coaches others to do the same.
    • Anticipates and responds proactively to changes in client needs, priorities, and expectations.
  • Develops the Strengths of Others
    • Demonstrates empathy and builds strong relationships with colleagues.
    • Seeks and shares productive feedback to help others grow.
  • Drives Accountability, Quality, and Innovation
    • Expects and drives high-quality results and welcomes innovative strategies.
    • Models financially responsible behaviors and coaches others to be fiscally mindful as employee-owners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of engineering (e.g., mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) and 9 years of relevant experience, or 10 years of experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• PE license required (may count toward 1 year of relevant experience).
• Additional certifications and accreditations aligned with the relevant technical field (e.g., BEMP, CPD, CDP, NICET, RCDD) required.
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred.
• Certifications and accreditations aligned with sustainability backgrounds (e.g., CDP, LEED, WELL) preferred.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides, and standards relating to a broad range of practices, projects, and/or program types.
• Knowledge of earned value, contracts, and construction processes and methods.
• Proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam Revu required.
• High technical aptitude: ability to learn, understand, and utilize various systems and processes; comfortability with training others.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely with designers at all levels.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented with the ability to function in a highly collaborative environment and lead less experienced designers; ability to work independently as needed.
• Adapts to changing work environments, priorities, and organizational needs.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and adjust to coaching.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and engineering design software applicable to your discipline or focus.
• Must be a self-starter, proactive, and willing to teach, manage, and/or help others as needed.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described in this job description.

Physical & Other Requirements

• Other duties as assigned.
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional travel may be required (10-15%).
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Benefits

• Culture
  • Flexible work hours to balance work and life.
  • Casual dress code.
  • Paid volunteer time.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Health and wellness initiatives.
  • Receptive and forward-thinking leadership.
  • Clear career path options.