Electrical Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their Building Engineering Services in Charlotte or Raleigh. The role involves leading a team, designing electrical projects, and coordinating with diverse clients in healthcare, industrial, and commercial sectors. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and have prior experience in electrical design. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and other engineering tools is essential. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
• Previous experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems).
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI, and Easy Power.

Responsibilities

• 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 representatives.
• Track and meet design budgets.
• Attend and lead design meetings with other team members.
• Provide construction administration service throughout all phases of construction.

Skills

Designing lighting and electrical systems

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated and organized

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Revit

SKM

AGI

Easy Power

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Architectural Engineering with Electrical emphasis

Tools

BIM/CADD platforms

Vendor software for equipment selection

Job description

HDR is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services team in Charlotte or Raleigh. The candidate will serve a diverse client base including Healthcare, Water/Wastewater, Science & Technology, Federal, Industrial, Mission Critical, and Commercial clients.

The Electrical Engineer will lead a team, design projects from start to finish, coordinate with clients, project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders, and develop construction documents, specifications, calculations, and perform RFIs, shop drawing reviews, site investigations, and construction administration. Passion, self‑motivation, and strong leadership skills are required to deliver technically excellent design solutions.

Responsibilities

• 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 representatives
• Track and meet design budgets
• Attend and lead design meetings with other team members
• Provide construction administration service throughout all phases of construction

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing lighting and electrical systems for healthcare, laboratory, federal, water/wastewater, utility, mission critical, and commercial office facilities
• Strong communication skills, self‑motivated and organized
• Ability to work both independently and with a project team
• Some travel required
• BIM/Revit experience preferred
• Local candidates preferred
• LI‑SM1

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• Previous 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., PE or P.Eng)
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI, and Easy Power
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture

Primary Location

United States – North Carolina – Charlotte

Other Locations

Raleigh, North Carolina

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Apr 27, 2026

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.