Electrical Team Lead — Engineering Leadership & Projects

HDR, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Team Lead in Chicago, IL to guide production staff and coordinate electrical design activities for complex projects.

The role emphasizes leadership, project coordination, and collaboration with multiple engineering disciplines within HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group. Local candidates are preferred and a strong background in electrical engineering is essential.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support.
• May function as an Assistant Project Manager and assist in production on projects in addition to management responsibilities.
• Assist with administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and coordinate services with other sections.
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews.
• Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues.
• Assist in ensuring that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system.
• Implement, monitor and support company policy.
• Assist in the selection, training, development and management of technical personnel.
• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Strong communication and listening

Handle multiple assignments

Leadership and organizational skills

Employee-owned culture commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Team Lead in Chicago, IL to guide production staff and coordinate electrical design activities for complex projects.

The role emphasizes leadership, project coordination, and collaboration with multiple engineering disciplines within HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group. Local candidates are preferred and a strong background in electrical engineering is essential.