Electrical Business Class Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and architecture firm is seeking an Area Electrical Business Class Lead in Phoenix, Arizona. The role involves managing the Electrical Engineering team and ensuring technical excellence in various markets. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree, 10 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills. This full-time position offers the opportunity to engage with clients and contribute to innovative projects while promoting a culture of inclusion and empowerment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in Architecture or Engineering.
• Professional or engineering registration is required.
• Experience mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the Electrical Engineering team.
• Collaborate with market sector leadership.
• Engage with clients and community stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Excellence

Project Management

Client Engagement

Team Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Role Summary

In the role of Area Electrical Business Class Lead, you'll be part of the management team in our Phoenix office and have the opportunity to:

• Manage and lead the Arizona/New Mexico Building Engineering Services Electrical Engineering team with a focus on technical excellence, quality, recruiting and staff development.
• Identify and collaborate with market sector leadership to ensure technical excellence in key markets including federal, municipal, commercial, laboratories, healthcare, education, industrial, water, and mission critical facilities.
• Engage with clients and community stakeholders.
• Be involved in marketing, planning, proposals, and interviews in key markets.
• Promote HDR and our Electrical Engineering practice within the engineering and architecture community including participation in conferences and with clients.
• Function as design lead or engineering project manager for key projects.
• Assist in the responsibility for operations of the electrical work group, including staff development, profitability, morale, and quality control.
• Assist in ensuring that all work is scheduled, organized, controlled, checked, and evaluated through proactive project management.
• Implement, monitor, and support company policy.
• Work cooperatively with other business class directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts.
• Actively participate in work-sharing and electrical practice development with a nation-wide network of HDR electrical engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with Electrical emphasis.
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations and/or publications to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.
• Preference given to local candidates.
• Experience mentoring junior staff. Must have excellent leadership, organizational skills, and presentation skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• 10 years of experience.
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience.
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams.
• Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Employment Equity

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

What We Believe

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.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Mar 21, 2026