Electrical Engineer (Buildings & Structures)

HDR; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Electrical Engineer in California to join the Building Engineering Services Group. You will design electrical systems for diverse facilities, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and guide projects from planning through construction administration.

The role emphasizes leading design efforts, ensuring code compliance, and delivering technically sound solutions within HDR's employee-owned culture. This position offers full-time, on-site work in Folsom or Walnut Creek.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering with an electrical emphasis.
• 5+ years of electrical design experience for buildings (lighting, power, systems).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power.
• Commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for small to mid-sized institutional/industrial projects.
• Review documents for conflicts with other disciplines.
• Write and edit electrical specifications and select equipment.
• Design for medium voltage and low voltage distribution upgrades.
• Prepare plans and specs per NFPA 70, including switchgear, lighting, HVAC, fire panels.
• Develop conduit and cable routing drawings.
• Produce drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams; perform calculations.
• Conduct site surveys and verify installations.
• Perform power system studies and arc flash analysis.
• Coordinate with disciplines and manage RFIs, RFPs, and change orders.
• Provide construction contract administration and QA/QC.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Revit

SKM

AGI

Easy Power

PE license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering (Electrical emphasis)

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 Business Group in the Walnut Creek, or Folsom, CA office. This individual will be responsible for the electrical design of facilities in support of a variety of markets including Technology, Corporate/Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, Power, and Federal. They will be expected to coordinate and work closely with a multidiscipline design team throughout the entire life cycle of projects from planning stages, through the development of construction documents, and construction administration. They will be responsible for the development of construction drawings, specifications, and supporting engineering calculations, as well as the review of shop drawings during construction. This individual should be self-motivated, collaborative and possess strong leadership skills with an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound electrical engineering designs.

In the role of Electrical Engineer we'll count on you to:

• Perform, plan, direct and monitor work of the electrical design team on small to mid-sized institutional/industrial projects through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project.
• Review electrical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines.
• Write/edit electrical specifications and select equipment, electrical systems and devices.
• Assist with designs for upgrades, expansions of medium voltage and low voltage distribution, and green field design.
• Prepare electrical design (plans and specifications) for projects per NFPA 70 requirements to include various systems such as switchgear, pumping plants, pumps, lighting, HVAC, fire protection detection and suppression panels, and other miscellaneous loads.
• Engineering of physical design (above & below grade) for conduit and cable routing in sufficient detail to construct.
• Produce drawings, markups, back check for electrical equipment\conduit arrangement drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams. Specify conduit and cable, prepare calculations to support the design.
• Perform site surveys and verification of installation.
• Perform power system studies, including arc flash assessment.
• Perform engineering calculations, make recommendations to develop electrical design options, and assist in the preparation of engineering procedures and specifications.
• Perform data processing and statistical analysis, development of data plots and graphs.
• 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.
• 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 5 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.

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. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. The expected compensation range for this position is $92,862.00 - $150,750.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary Location:United States-California-Folsom Other Locations:United States-California-Walnut Creek Industry:Building Engineering Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Building Electrical Job Posting:Aug 4, 2026

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