Electrical Section Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm in New York is looking for an experienced Electrical Section Lead to oversee the electrical team and engage with clients. The candidate should have at least 7 years of experience in electrical controls design and 5 years of management experience. Responsibilities include managing technical activities, mentoring junior staff, and building client relationships. This full-time position offers an opportunity to lead innovation in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

Minimum of 7 years of experience in controls design.
5+ years of management experience.
Strong communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

Establish client relations and manage technical activities.
Coordinate work within the electrical discipline.
Conduct interviews and mentor new staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

HDR is employee-owned and strives to create an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves and ideas to work. 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. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

HDR is currently seeking an Electrical Section Lead for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in New York, NY. Our team is an integrated facility and infrastructure design team with core services of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural and Site Civil Engineering. We work in markets including Tech/Media/Telecom, Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Science and Technology, Industrial, Water, Federal and Mission Critical facilities, with a focus on sustainable design and energy conservation.

The Electrical Section Lead is responsible for the growth, operations and technical leadership of the electrical team, including design, staff development and mentoring, workload management, profitability, morale, and quality control. This role involves client engagement and collaboration with HDR leadership. You will work with the Electrical Business Class Lead to build external and internal client relationships, participate in marketing and project planning, and represent HDR to the local industry.

In the role of Electrical Section Lead, we’ll count on you to:

Establish client relations and participate in marketing and client development activities.
Manage the technical and operational activities of the electrical discipline.
Be a conceptual thinker and engage design partners early to inform design intent.
Prepare/review project budgets and scopes for the electrical discipline and monitor financial performance.
Schedule and coordinate all work performed inside the discipline.
Establish work priorities and project assignments for staff.
Monitor scope of work and scope changes.
Facilitate and encourage coordination with other discipline groups.
Conduct interviews for new staff and provide mentoring to new employees.
Establish employee goals and conduct performance reviews.
Schedule and conduct section meetings to discuss productivity, workload and quality control issues.
Advance the skill level of personnel through training and development.
Coordinate with electrical discipline managers of other locations to review workload, project status and staffing requirements.
Prepare/review electrical engineering scope of work and fees for proposals.
Monitor changes in codes, regulations and client standards and keep staff up to date on industry practices.
Implement changes into electrical design standards, procedures and deliverables.
Perform quality control reviews.
Occasionally serve as Project Manager or Task Lead when applicable.
Perform project engineer duties when required.

Preferred Requirements

A minimum of 5 years’ management experience.
15+ years of controls design experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
Ability to manage, lead and mentor other team members.
Preference given to local candidates.
Experience designing complex and large-scale healthcare, laboratory, and/or mission critical data center facilities.

Experience with both industrial control systems (ICS) and commercial Building Automation Systems is desired.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of 7 years of experience
Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to handle multiple assignments
Good leadership and organizational skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in 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 - New York - New York

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Mar 13, 2026

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.

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