Electrical Engineer – Data Center

HDR; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 152,559; Full time

Job summary

HDR is looking for a Data Center Electrical Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services team in Denver, Colorado. The position supports mission critical and commercial projects and offers mentoring to junior engineers while delivering electrical design from start to finish.

You will coordinate with clients, project managers, architects and multidisciplinary teams, develop feasibility reports, construction documents, specifications and RFI responses, and perform site investigations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering with Electrical emphasis.
• Experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting, power, systems).
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Strong CAD skills: AutoCAD, Revit; MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and coordinating the work of Electrical Engineers, EITs, and BIM specialists.
• Lead electrical design for data center/mission critical projects; ensure code compliance.
• Design support during construction including site observations, RFI, submittals.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Revit

PE license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with 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?

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.

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HDR is looking for a Data Center Electrical Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services team in Denver, Colorado. Our team is looking for a candidate to meet the demands of our client base including Science and Technology, Mission Critical and Commercial projects. We are actively seeking candidates with experience within the mission critical environment. 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, 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.

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.

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.): $92,000.00 - $152,559.00

Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Denver

Other Locations: United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-Colorado-Grand Junction

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Building Electrical

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.