Electrical Engineer (Buildings)

HDR; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Boise, Idaho, seeks an Electrical Engineer (Buildings) to join our Building Engineering Services Group. You will coordinate electrical design for large institutional and industrial projects, ensuring code compliance and timely delivery.

With a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and a PE license, you’ll contribute to sustainable design and collaborate with mechanical, civil, and structural teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure for data centers and commercial environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized by the licensing board
• Experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)
• Strong computer skills with AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power
• Commitment to employee-owned culture and collaboration

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical design for large institutional/industrial projects through schematic design and CD phase
• Participate in code reviews with governing agencies
• Coordinate workload to meet project schedule
• Conduct project-site meetings with Project Manager and other disciplines
• Review electrical documents for conflicts with other disciplines
• Write/edit electrical specifications; select equipment and systems
• Coordinate with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and changes; incorporate changes into documents
• Provide construction contract administration as needed
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other electrical engineers or technicians
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

SKM

AGI

EasyPower

PE license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM

AGI

EasyPower

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.

In the role of Electrical Engineer (Buildings), we'll count on you to:

• Coordinate 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
• Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines
• Review electrical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
• 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
• Provide construction contract administration as needed
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Electrical Engineers, Electrical Coordinators or Technicians
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED 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)
• 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-Idaho-Boise

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Building Electrical

Job Posting: Aug 20, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affidavit 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.