Senior Electrical Engineer

About the role

We'll count on you to coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project's development. Establish client relations and participate in marketing, design, and production meetings regarding electrical systems. Assume the electrical lead on many projects, conduct schematic, design development, and contract document work sessions at the project site, and review with various governing agencies for code compliance. Track financial aspects of projects and coordinate work effort with the team to ensure completion within agreed-upon schedules. Direct the activities of other electrical engineering professionals and act as a mentor to other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project's development
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, design, and production meetings regarding electrical systems
• Assume the electrical lead on many projects
• Conduct schematic, design development, and contract document work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect, and other disciplines
• Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule
• Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust the work effort with the team to ensure that the work is completed within the parameters of the agreed-upon schedule
• Direct the activities of other electrical engineering professionals, and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis, or previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• A minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis, Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis

Skills

Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting, and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems. Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, and electrical design software.

Benefits

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. HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

This role is full-time.

Employee Status

This role is regular.

Business Class

The role is in the Building Electrical industry.

Job Posting

Jul 22, 2026

Company Information

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.