Electrical Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services team. You will design building electrical systems across markets and work with a multidisciplinary team through planning, design, and construction.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical/Architectural Eng with an Electrical emphasis, a PE license, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power. Occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
• Experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems).
• Requires Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power.
• Active participant of HDR's employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Design building-related electrical systems across Datacenters, Education, Science and Technology, Healthcare, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, and Federal markets.
• Coordinate and work with a multidiscipline design team through planning, development of construction documents, and construction administration.
• Develop drawings, specifications, and related engineering calculations; perform field inspection, RFIs, and review shop drawings during construction.
• Support the development of drawings and ensure quality deliverables; travel occasionally.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

SKM

AGI

Easy Power

Education

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

Tools

SKM

AGI

Easy Power

Job description

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?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

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.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. 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. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

HDR is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services team. The Electrical Engineer will be an integral part of our team with an opportunity to work with talented staff within a great office environment, and to be a part of one of the fastest growing and most critical segments of HDR.

This individual will be expected to perform innovative designs of building-related electrical systems over a variety of markets including Datacenters, Education, Science and Technology, Healthcare, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, and Federal. They will coordinate and work closely with a multidiscipline design team throughout the entire project's life cycle from planning stages, through the development of construction documents, and construction administration. They will work closely with senior electrical engineers, EITs and designers, and will be responsible for supporting the development of drawings, specifications, and related engineering calculations, as well as field inspection, resolution of RFIs, and review of shop drawings during construction. They should be self‑motivated and possess strong leadership skills with a passion to deliver creative, technically excellent electrical design solutions. Occasional travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Local candidates are preferred

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)
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and 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

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-Georgia-Atlanta Other Locations: United States-Alabama-Mobile, United States-Alabama-Birmingham, United States-Alabama-Montgomery Industry: Building Engineering Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Building Electrical Job Posting: Oct 27, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.