Electrical Principal

HDR; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Florida seeks an Electrical Principal to lead electrical engineering across complex projects, coordinating with PMs, architects, and other disciplines.

You will set standards, guide design sessions, and ensure on‑time delivery while upholding HDR's employee‑owned culture in a dynamic environment. The role emphasizes mentorship, business development, and client relationships, with focus on life safety, power, lighting, and building management systems.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Experience leading multi‑discipline teams on complex projects.
• Strong communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering across all project phases.
• Coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams and schedules.
• Mentor engineers and promote technical excellence.
• Maintain client relationships and pursue opportunities.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Project management

Client relationship

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's in Electrical/Architectural Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS 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 each 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:

• Demonstrate exceptional leadership and serve as a senior technical advisor and thought leader in Electrical Engineering, setting the standard of practice and advancing technical excellence across HDR.
• Lead and coordinate electrical engineering efforts throughout all phases of multidisciplinary projects, integrating electrical systems with the work of project managers, architects, engineers, and other disciplines.
• Serve as Electrical Lead on complex projects, conducting schematic design, design development, and contract document work sessions and providing technical guidance to support successful project delivery.
• Drive outstanding project delivery by coordinating workloads, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams to complete high-quality work on time and within established project parameters.
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships, participate in marketing and project meetings, and work with teams to identify and win opportunities that grow the practice across HDR.
• Promote a culture of quality and innovation, including coordinating code compliance reviews with governing agencies and advancing solutions that improve design and technical excellence.
• Direct, mentor, and develop electrical engineering professionals, strengthening individual capabilities, elevating the practice, and helping attract highly qualified talent to HDR.
• Represent HDR within the professional community to strengthen the firm's reputation, relationships, and recognition as a world-class provider of professional services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 20 years of experience
• 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 experience in project execution
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard design software.
• Must be comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design and have proven background of technical leadership on these types of projects
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

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.

Primary Location:United States-Florida-Jacksonville Other Locations:United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Florida-Tampa Industry:Building Engineering Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Building Electrical Job Posting:Oct 30, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affluent Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.