Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Engineering

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 Engineer, we'll count on you to:

Responsibilities

• Be a lead for the BES electrical engineering section in the New England region.
  • Primary responsibilities include the design and technical review of facility-level electrical engineering for medium-voltage and low-voltage systems, including power distribution systems, emergency generators, UPS systems, lighting fixtures and controls, fire alarm/security systems, and motor controls.
  • Conduct and author power system studies (short circuit, load flow, and arc flash).
  • Lead the work of the electrical BES design team throughout all project phases ranging from feasibility studies, programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, construction administration, commissioning, and project close-out.
  • Produce complete design packages including basis of design, contract drawings, and construction specifications to fit project requirements.
  • Design full low and medium voltage electrical systems, including normal power, emergency power, battery backup, lighting, fire alarm, and security/communication systems.
  • Design interior and exterior lighting systems including associated controls utilizing industry standard lighting design software such as AGi32.
  • Prepare electrical load analysis for each stage of design.
  • Prepare detailed project electrical systems drawings including power/lighting floor plans, single line diagrams, equipment/lighting fixture schedules, panelboard schedules, design details, grounding plans, and site power/lighting.
  • Visit project sites as requested to verify existing conditions and monitor construction progress / prepare field observation reports.
  • Conduct facility infrastructure assessments, infrastructure/utility master planning, field surveys, and code / energy evaluations.
  • Provide support for generation of cost estimates and participate with project BIM coordination to resolve coordination conflicts as required.
  • Coordinate and assist affected disciplines with project addenda, RFIs, change proposal requests, and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents.
  • Support the development and mentorship of junior electrical engineers within HDR.
  • Using computer-based programs such as SKM PowerTools, perform electrical system calculations, including load analysis, short circuit calculations, protective device coordination studies, and arc flash studies.
  • Support the creation of life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) reports to select the most life cycle cost effective MEP systems including renewable power systems as applicable.
  • Oversee the development and delivery of all internal electrical design products acting as a lead for quality assurance and quality control.
  • Review designs completed by third party A/E firms and participate in comment resolution meetings.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of specialty lighting system controls and design experience with creating sequences of operation and controls diagrams.
• Design experience with fire alarm, security, and telecom systems.
• Experience and understanding of sustainable building design including sustainable design certifications such as LEED AP and/or WELL AP.
• Experience with commissioning and retro-commissioning including industry certifications for commissioning authority or Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
• Significant experience designing complex and large-scale healthcare, education, science and technology and civic/government facilities as well as data centers and campus district utility plants.
• Engineering experience with pump stations and water/wastewater facilities.
• Experience designing renewable energy infrastructure.
• Experience using loads analysis software (SKM PowerTools) and electrical manufacturer equipment selection software.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Taken ownership of assignments and work both independently and as part of a large project team.
• Strongly motivated, well organized, and showing professional initiative.
• Candidate with strong mentoring skills is highly preferred.
• Preference is given to local candidates.

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with specialty lighting system controls and design experience with creating sequences of operation and controls diagrams.
• Design experience with fire alarm, security, and telecom systems.
• Experience and understanding of sustainable building design including sustainable design certifications such as LEED AP and/or WELL AP.
• Experience with commissioning and retro-commissioning including industry certifications for commissioning authority or Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
• Significant experience designing complex and large-scale healthcare, education, science and technology and civic/government facilities as well as data centers and campus district utility plants.
• Engineering experience with pump stations and water/wastewater facilities.
• Experience designing renewable energy infrastructure.
• Experience using loads analysis software (SKM PowerTools) and electrical manufacturer equipment selection software.
• Significant experience with complex and large-scale projects.
• Experience with BIM coordination and project management.
• Experience with renewable energy systems and technologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which 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. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular