About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services team in Raleigh-NC, Atlanta-GA or Charlotte-NC. Our team is looking for a candidate to meet the needs of our diverse client base including Healthcare, Water/Wastewater, Science and Technology, Federal, Industrial, Mission Critical and Commercial clients. We have a team with diverse experience and are actively seeking candidates with experience within one or more of the markets we serve. This individual should also have a desire to mentor and train younger electrical engineers. The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for leading a team and designing projects from start to finish. This will include coordinating and working closely with clients, project managers, electrical team members, architects, other engineering disciplines, contractors, marketing staff, and all other team members. They will be responsible for developing construction documents, specifications, engineering calculations, and performing RFI responses, shop drawing reviews, site investigation and overall construction administration. Passion, self-motivation, and strong leadership skills are a must to deliver technically excellent design solutions for our clients. On a day-to-day basis, the Senior Electrical Engineer will also be expected to:

* Provide detailed designs and coordination of facilities with team members

* Prepare construction documents with BIM/CADD platforms

* Edit and prepare design specifications

* Review fee estimates, cost opinions, and write technical documents

* Perform QA/QC review of construction documents and technical reports

* Select equipment using vendor software and communicate with sales reps

* Track and meet design budgets

* Perform load calculations

* Attend and lead design meetings with other team members

* Provide construction administration service throughout all phases of construction

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

• PE license

• Minimum of 10 years of consulting engineering experience; this must include a proven successful history of designing lighting and electrical systems for various types of buildings including one or more of the following: healthcare, laboratory facilities, federal, water/wastewater, utility, mission critical, and commercial office facilities.

• Strong communication skills, self-motivated and organized

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

• Work both independently and with a project team

• Some travel will be required

• An attitude and commitment to our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• BIM/Revit experience is highly preferred

• Experience in sustainable design/LEED

• Local candidates are preferred

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.