Electrical Engineering Technical Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technical Lead in Saint Louis Park, MN. This full-time role involves coordinating electrical work with a multidiscipline team, establishing client relationships, and leading the electrical design efforts. Candidates should have at least 15 years of engineering experience, a degree in engineering, and a Professional Engineering License preferred. The position offers opportunities for training and mentoring while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of engineering experience in the discipline to be supported.
• Proven ability to work in multi-disciplinary environments.
• Strong aptitude for computer applications specific to the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical work with a multidiscipline team throughout project development.
• Establish client relations and participate in meetings regarding electrical systems.
• Lead electrical design efforts and ensure code compliance.

Skills

Electrical design of buildings

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Hands-on experience

Knowledge of industry standards

Education

Associate's degree in engineering or related field

Professional Engineering License

Job description

Electrical Engineering Technical Lead

Job ID: 192951, located in United States, Minnesota, Saint Louis Park.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Electrical work with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project's development.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, design and production meetings regarding electrical systems.
• Assume the electrical lead on projects.
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions with the Project Manager, Project Architect and other disciplines.
• Monitor project development and financials with project lead to coordinate and adjust the work effort with the team so work is completed within the parameters of the agreed upon budget and schedule.
• Work with the Project Manager and Regional Controller on project reviews with corporate management as needed.
• Direct the activities of other electrical engineering professionals and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Market sector focused expertise: Be a resource for the team working on projects in the market sector.
• Professional society involvement: Track opportunities for conferences, presentations, etc. to establish HDR as an active, trusted expert in the market sector.
• Understand market sector and design trends in the Area. Identify if opportunities are growing or shrinking.
• Work with Team Leads and Business Class Leads (BCL) for staffing to meet the market sector projections and work on hand.
• Work with BCL to identify key personnel, unique challenges, etc. as we are pursuing projects. Do high level work planning to identify roles and buckets of hours expected for the project.
• Identify tools, resources, process improvements that would be of benefit to projects in the market sector.
• Lead project charrettes and project reviews for projects in their market sectors.
• Lead training and mentoring on technical growth in their market sector.
• Support other HDR areas and alternate business groups for their market sector: Serve as a technical resource to HDR.
• Lead cross business class collaboration in their market sector.
• Be available for proposal (pursuit) writing and fee preparation for your specific market.
• Be involved with project interviews, when necessary.
• Be involved with candidate interviews and hiring process, when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering License.
• 10+ years’ experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems).

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering or related field of study or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 15 years of engineering experience in the discipline to be supported.
• Aptitude and demonstrated hands‑on experience with computer applications specific to the discipline to be supported.
• Extensive knowledge of industry standards specific to the discipline being supported.
• Proven ability to work in multi‑disciplinary environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Primary Location

United States - Minnesota - Saint Louis Park

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

May 7, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.