Electrical Engineering Leader - Building Design

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Electrical Engineering Leader to join the Building Engineering Services team in Folsom or Walnut Creek, CA. This role involves providing electrical engineering expertise, mentoring teams, and delivering project services across various markets including municipal, industrial, and healthcare.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree, possess at least 10 years of experience in the field, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. This position is full-time and offers an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Active engagement in professional associations.
• Electrical PE licensure in California preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and improve competencies of business staff.
• Deliver project services to meet client expectations.
• Participate in strategic planning and budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency with SKM software

Proficiency with lighting modeling software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or related field

Master's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

SKM electrical system modeling software

Visual lighting modeling software

Job description

Electrical Engineering Leader - Building Design (193402)

HDR is looking for an Electrical Engineering Leader to join our Building Engineering Services (BES) Business Group in Folsom or Walnut Creek, CA. The role provides electrical engineering expertise, supervision, mentoring and production of electrical systems design across multiple markets including Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, Federal, Resources, Transportation, Health Care, Technology, and Commercial.

In the role of Electrical Engineering Leader, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for area coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of business class staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers, all within direction and goals of business class plans
• Participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations
• Collaborate on business class efforts with area operations, marketing and project management
• Participate in business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices, and implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews
• Participate in business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation
• Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
• Assist in the responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
• May function as an Assistant Project Manager and assist in responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities
• Assist with administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews
• Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
• Assist in ensuring that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system.
• Implement, monitor and support company policy
• Assist in the selection, training, development and management of technical personnel
• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
• Master's degree in electrical engineering
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
• Electrical PE licensure in California
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency with SKM electrical system modeling software
• Proficiency with lighting modeling software such as Visual

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• 10 years of experience
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

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

Location: Folsom or Walnut Creek, CA. Schedule: Full‑time. Employee Status: Regular.

Job Posting: May 28, 2026