Senior Electrical Technology Engineer

About the role

At HDR, 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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures — it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select and apply state-of-the-art low voltage technology system, techniques, procedures, design and modifications
• Design and specify low voltage technology systems including but not limited to technology systems with structured cabling, outside plant and fiber optic systems
• Understand medical technology systems design such as nurse call, patient EETV, physiological monitoring, EMS radio and distributed antenna systems
• Take responsibility for complete set of construction documents
• Recognize that assignments have objectives that require investigation of many variables
• Independently perform low voltage technology/electrical engineering assignments with broad general instruction from Project Manager as to the results expected
• Select and recommend procedures, security devices and equipment, write specifications covering all low voltage technology system matters, perform reviews, and work directly with owners as a part of project team
• Assist other Designers, Project Coordinators or Technicians as needed, and be responsible for work in all phases of low voltage technology design process
• Conduct QA/QC on work of other Project Coordinators or Technicians as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• Minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license)
• 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
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

Additional requirements

Due to client contract requirements, US-born citizenship is required. This position is subject to a governmental background check.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time away
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus
• Tuition reimbursement

Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Glen Allen, VA: $112,700 – $200,000.

Schedule

Full-time

Location

Primary location: Glen Allen, Virginia, United States. Industry: Building Engineering. Employee status: Regular. Business class: Information Communication Technology (ICT)/Security. Job posting date: Oct 20, 2026.