Electrical Engineer (PE) - Buildings

HDR, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 84,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design on large institutional and industrial projects in Phoenix. You will coordinate design teams, ensure code compliance, and manage documents through schematic and contract document phases.

The role requires 3+ years of building electrical design experience, a PE license, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, ETAP, and related tools. HDR values employee ownership, inclusion, and mentoring junior staff on diverse projects.

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 Engineer (PE) license recognized by the licensing board.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical design team on large institutional/industrial projects through schematic design and contract document phases.
• Establish meetings and participate in code reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Coordinate workload to complete the document on schedule.
• Conduct work sessions at the project site with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Review electrical documents for conflicts 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 changes orders, incorporating agreed changes into documents.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Electrical Engineers and Technicians; mentor less-experienced staff.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Electrical design

Team coordination

Mentoring

Active culture participation

Education

Electrical Engineering (B.S. or higher)

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM

ETAP

AGI

Easy Power

Microsoft Office

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.

In the role of Electrical Engineer 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
• Provide mentoring and oversight for less-experienced staff on projects including Federal, Laboratory, Higher Education, and Data Center & Semiconductor.
• 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
• Experience with SKM, ETAP, Revit, and BlueBeam are preferred

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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. 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.) {Pay Transparency Location1}: $83,930 - $155,870

Primary Location: United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Other Locations: United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Building Electrical

Job Posting: Aug 31, 2026