Lead & Senior Electrical Engineer(s)

Henderson Engineers; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Engineers in Lenexa, Kansas, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to guide multidisciplinary electrical engineering efforts. The role involves supervising project quality, mentoring design teams, and developing solutions for advanced engineering problems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and ideally hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license. This position offers a competitive salary reflective of industry standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required for EOR's (must at least be pursuing PE).
• Demonstrated ability to lead discipline coordination and manage complex project scopes.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design from concept through completion for complex projects.
• Mentor and coach less experienced designers and engineers.
• Communicate with clients and resolve conflicts related to design challenges.

Skills

Advanced electrical engineering design

Leadership

Mentoring

Technical guidance

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for guiding complex and multidisciplinary electrical engineering efforts. This role provides advanced technical expertise, leads discipline teams, oversees project quality, mentors designers and engineers, resolves major design and construction challenges, and contributes to practice-level strategy, operations, and business development.

Henderson's 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
• More…

Key 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (electrical, mechanical, fire protection, or architectural)
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required for EOR’s (must at least be pursuing PE)
• 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.

Pay Transparency

Individual salaries may be higher or lower than the stated range depending on factors unrelated to the applicant's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, or disability. Salary can vary from this range based on geographic cost of labor statistical differentials.

Salary Ranges

• Los Angeles: $119,712 - $208,800
• Las Vegas: $108,360 - $189,000
• Denver: $113,520 - $198,000
• New York: $125,904 - $219,600
• Philadelphia: $113,520 - $198,000

EEO and Other Statements

Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program.

Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment.

All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.