Electrical Engineer *

HDR; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks an Electrical/Senior Electrical Engineer to join their fast-growing TMT practice. The role involves overseeing electrical designs for mission-critical projects and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and quality documentation. HDR offers a supportive work culture and competitive compensation based on skills and location.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license essential.
• Previous experience in electrical design for buildings expected.

Responsibilities

• Design projects from start to finish for Data Center and other Mission Critical buildings.
• Mentor and manage junior engineers while coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct design meetings and ensure compliance with codes.

Skills

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

SKM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Easy Power

Job description

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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?

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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.

HDR Engineering is currently seeking an Electrical/Senior Electrical Engineer to join one of the largest, fastest growing, and comprehensive TMT (Tech, Media and Telecom) practices in the industry

Opportunities are available in these preferred locations: Atlanta, Austin, Bellevue, Charlotte, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Newark, New York, Omaha, Orlando, Pennington, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Sacramento/Folsom, San Antonio, Walnut Creek.

This person will be part of an integrated team responsible for the electrical design in support of Data Center and other Mission Critical buildings and infrastructure. This individual should also have a desire to mentor and train younger electrical engineers. The Data Center Electrical Engineer will be responsible for designing projects from start to finish. This will include coordinating and working closely with clients, project managers, electrical team members, architects, other engineering disciplines, contractors, marketing members, and all other team members. They will be responsible for developing feasibility reports, construction documents, specifications, engineering calculations, and performing RFI responses, shop drawing reviews, site investigation and overall construction administration. Passion, self-motivation, and strong leadership skills are a must to deliver technically excellent design solutions for our clients. Additional responsibilities include:

Primary Duties:

• Mentoring/Managing:
• Help grow a team that works together to create a collaborative environment that promotes career growth, the production of high-quality construction documents, client satisfaction, and acts as a safety net for each other.
• Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers, EITs, and BIM Specialists with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project’s development.
• Mentor, organize, and facilitate the growth of junior staff.
• Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule.
• Technical:
• Assume a substantial role in electrical design for data center/mission critical projects.
• Work with clients to understand their project specific requirements around reliability, growth increments, first cost versus life cycle costs, sustainability, construction schedules, and future flexibility.
• Providing detailed design and coordination with multidisciplinary team members
• Attend design meetings with other team members and lead electrical discussion in the meetings.
• Conduct schematic, design development, and contract document work sessions in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect, and other disciplines.
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
• Design support during construction including field observations, submittal & shop drawing review, Request for Information (RFI) support.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Travel: Some travel to job sites or other HDR offices could be required. This would be communicated in advance to give adequate coordination time with project work and personal life.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong operating knowledge of Revit MEP
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
• Previous data center/mission critical experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Preference given to local candidates
  
  

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 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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.) The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $79,734 - $148,077

Primary Location:

United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Other Locations:

United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-New York-New York, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Ohio-Columbus

Industry:

Building Engineering

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Building Electrical

Job Posting:

Jun 23, 2025


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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Architecture and Planning

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