Electrical Principal

HDR; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is a leading engineering firm seeking an Electrical Principal in Pennington, NJ. You will lead electrical design for buildings, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure code compliance across projects.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license, have 10+ years of electrical design experience, and can mentor junior staff while coordinating with project managers and clients. This full-time role emphasizes ownership in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis is required.
• At least 10 years of experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems).
• Requires professional engineering license (PE) recognized by the licensing board for the position location.
• Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design, life safety, and building management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers within a multidisciplinary team through the project lifecycle.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, design and production meetings related to electrical systems.
• Lead electrical design on multiple projects and mentor staff as needed.
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies to ensure code compliance.
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project sites with PM and other disciplines.
• Manage workload to meet project schedules and coordinate with the team to stay within budget.

Skills

Electrical design

Building power

Lighting design

Life safety systems

Education

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

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

Tools

AutoCAD

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.

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.

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

• Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project's development
• Establish client relations, and participate in the marketing, design and production meetings with regard to electrical systems
• Assume the electrical lead on many projects
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect and other disciplines
• Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule
• Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust the work effort with the team to ensure that the work is completed within the parameters of the agreed-upon schedule
• Work with the Project Manager and Regional Controller for 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• 5+ years previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
• 15+ years of relevant work experience
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• A minimum of 10 years 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.
• Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems
• Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, and electrical design software
• 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.)

{Pennington, NJ}: $139,829 - $199,755

Primary Location:United States-New Jersey-Pennington Industry:Building Engineering Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Arch Bldg Engineering Job Posting:Sep 14, 2026

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

https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer