Electrical Team Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR invites an Electrical Team Lead to guide a skilled group of engineers and designers in Colorado. You will act as design lead or project manager on critical initiatives, driving technical excellence and team growth.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with other leads, and support staffing and proposals while ensuring quality and effective coordination with Project Managers across diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical focus.
• 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 and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of up to 8 Electrical engineers, EITs, coordinators and designers.
• Collaborate with discipline Team Leads and Area Lead for staffing and proposals.
• Provide team leadership with a focus on technical excellence, quality and staff development.
• Serve as design lead or engineering project manager on key projects.
• Coordinate work with Project Managers to ensure planning and control.
• Assist in recruiting and growing the Colorado electrical business class.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff management

Technical excellence

Recruitment

Mentoring

Communication

Education

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

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?

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.

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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.

In the role of Electrical Team Lead, you will have the opportunity to:

• Assist the Electrical Area Business Class Lead with management and culture of the overall business class by being the direct supervisor of a team of up to 8 Electrical engineers, EITs, coordinators, and designers with varying degrees of experience
• Work as a collaborative team with other discipline Team Leads and the Area Business Class Lead for work staffing and project proposals
• Provide team leadership with a focus on technical excellence, quality, recruiting, mentoring, and staff development
• Function as design lead or engineering project manager for key projects
• Assist in ensuring all work is planned, organized, controlled, and coordinated with Project Managers
• Assist the Area Electrical Business Class Lead in the recruitment and growth of the business class in Colorado
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical focus
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Active engagement in professional and technical societies
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7 years 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 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.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Aug 28, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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