Sr. Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical
About Us
At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings—we're about the people, experiences, and longevity of a building. We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to provide out-of-the-box solutions in design and construction. As an ESOP, each employee-owner is an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a people-first culture and a diverse portfolio of world-class facilities, Team Henderson is committed to building a better world.
We provide total building system design and construction services across multiple high-growth markets for industry leaders in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail sectors.
About the Role
Electrical Engineers and Electrical Designers are responsible for the design, coordination, documentation, and delivery of electrical building systems for our Mission Critical/Data Center practices. Depending on experience level, individuals may perform engineering calculations, prepare and review design documents, coordinate with project teams, manage tasks or projects, provide technical leadership, mentor others, and support business development activities.
Our engineers understand that the electrical system forms the foundation that makes the building come to life. We balance rigorous requirements of life safety and code compliance with practicality and aesthetic considerations to deliver designs that support the life of the building and our client’s vision.
Electrical Services
- Power Systems Design & Distribution
- Medium Voltage Design
- Emergency & Standby Power Generation
- Lighting Systems & Controls Design
- Lightning Protection
- Grounding Design
- Fault Current & Overcurrent Coordination Studies
- Arc Flash Studies
- Emergency Egress Illumination
- Solar & Wind Power Design
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical engineering design from concept through completion for complex or large-scale projects.
- Direct or oversee the preparation of design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics, and specifications.
- Develop solutions to advanced and highly complex engineering problems, providing discipline-wide technical guidance.
- Serve as a mentor and coach across teams and practices, including supervising less experienced designers and engineers.
- Participate in or lead staffing recommendations, training initiatives, and technical strategy development.
- Provide quality oversight, including conducting and/or issuing final quality reviews to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.
- Communicate with clients, resolve conflicts, and provide leadership in responding to technical questions or design challenges.
- Lead or support strategic business development efforts and maintain key client and partner relationships.
- Serve as Engineer of Record when assigned, ensuring technical accuracy, accountability, and adherence to professional standards.
Core Competencies
- Leadership & Influence: Inspires organizational culture, models integrity, and navigates ambiguity while motivating others.
- Coaching & Development: Mentors talent across the discipline, fosters continuous learning, and cultivates constructive feedback loops.
- Quality & Accountability: Drives high-quality outcomes, holds others accountable, and reinforces standards across the discipline.
- Collaboration & Inclusion: Resolves conflict with diplomacy, promotes inclusive teamwork, and contributes to a collaborative environment.
- Innovation & Professional Responsibility: Encourages innovation, maintains financial and technical responsibility, and stays current with industry advancements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field (electrical, mechanical, fire protection, or architectural).
- 12+ years of relevant experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is strongly preferred; required for Engineer of Record (EOR) roles.
- Additional technical certifications (e.g., RCDD, NICET, CPD, LEED, WELL) highly preferred.
- Advanced to expert proficiency in electrical engineering design, applicable codes and standards, Revit, Bluebeam, and construction processes.
- Demonstrated ability to lead discipline coordination and manage complex or large-scale project scopes.
- MEP/Construction Industry experience.
- High technical aptitude: ability to learn, understand, and utilize various systems and processes.
- Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and engineering design software applicable to your discipline or focus.
- Clear communication and willingness to ask questions.
- Accountability, reliability, and ethical behavior.
- Commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Collaboration and receptiveness to feedback.
Benefits
- Culture:
- Flexible Work Hours
- Casual Dress Code
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health and Wellness Initiatives
- Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership
- Clear Career Path Options
- Financial:
- Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Paid Training for Professional Development
- Performance Bonuses
- Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance
- Paid Term Life and Disability
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time
- Financial Wellness & Coaching Program
Pay
Individual salaries may vary based on geographic cost of labor and other factors unrelated to the applicant’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, or disability.
- Denver: $132,000 to $198,000
- Las Vegas: $126,000 to $189,000
- Los Angeles: $139,200 to $208,800
- New York City: $146,400 to $219,600
- Washington DC: $139,200 to $208,800