Lead Electrical Designer, Mission-Critical Data Centers

Henderson Engineers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 119,712 - 179,568; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid parental leave

Paid training

401K match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Henderson Engineers seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer/Designer for our Mission Critical/Data Center practices. You will lead complex electrical design, coordinate with project teams, review design documents, and mentor junior staff to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes life-safety compliance, practical aesthetics, and collaboration with clients to realize the project vision in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, fire protection, or architectural engineering.
• 9+ years of relevant experience.
• PE license preferred and often required for Engineer of Record roles.
• Advanced proficiency in electrical engineering design, Revit, and Bluebeam.
• MEP/construction industry experience.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design from concept through completion for large projects.
• Direct preparation of design documents, layouts, drawings, schematics, and specs.
• Provide discipline-wide technical guidance and solve complex problems.
• Mentor designers and engineers across teams and practices.
• Support staffing, training, and technical strategy development.
• Ensure quality reviews and client communications throughout projects.
• Lead or support business development and client relationships.
• Act as Engineer of Record when assigned, ensuring technical accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Henderson Engineers seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer/Designer for our Mission Critical/Data Center practices. You will lead complex electrical design, coordinate with project teams, review design documents, and mentor junior staff to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes life-safety compliance, practical aesthetics, and collaboration with clients to realize the project vision in a fast-paced environment.