Electrical Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Los Angeles to lead electrical design for large institutional and industrial projects.

You’ll coordinate the electrical design team, ensure code compliance, and mentor staff while delivering high-quality documents on schedule. Required qualifications include a PE license, a degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering with an electrical emphasis, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, AGI, and Easy Power.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
• Experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting, power, systems).
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board (PE or equivalent).
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI, and Easy Power.
• Commitment to employee‑owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical design team on large institutional/industrial projects through schematic design and CD phase.
• Lead meetings with agencies to ensure code compliance.
• Manage workload to meet project schedules.
• Serve as electrical lead on multiple projects.
• Direct activities of other electrical staff and mentor team members.
• Perform QA/QC on work of other electrical professionals.
• Write/edit specifications and select electrical equipment and devices.
• Coordinate addenda, RFIs, CPRs, and change orders with related disciplines.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

QA/QC oversight

Code compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis

Professional Engineer (PE) license

2+ years in electrical design of buildings

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Revit

SKM

AGI

Easy Power

Job description

As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. You will be involved in mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of the electrical design team on large institutional/industrial projects through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project.
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
• Coordinate workload to complete the document on schedule.
• Assume the electrical lead on many projects.
• Direct the activities of other electrical engineering professionals, and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed.
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Electrical Engineers, Electrical Coordinators, or Technicians.
• Write/edit electrical specifications and select equipment, electrical systems, and devices.
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs, and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed‑upon changes into the project documents.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired.
• Experience in the following market sectors: Healthcare OSHPD / HCAI, Education, Sciences, Laboratories, Civic, Technology, and Data Centers.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the electrical design of buildings.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED is desired but not required.

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., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng)).
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI, and Easy Power.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Pay Transparency Los Angeles, CA or Irvine, CA }: $89,000 – $132,000

Locations

Primary Location: United States – California – Los Angeles

Other Locations: United States – California – Irvine

Schedule: Full‑time; Employee Status: Regular.