Lead Electrical Engineer (Venue)

Henderson Engineers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 113,520 - 170,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading 401(k) match and long

Profit sharing

Paid training for professional growth

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive insurance

Paid time off

HSAs & FSAs

Paid volunteer time

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Henderson Engineers is seeking senior Electrical Engineers to guide complex electrical building-system design for venues like airports, stadiums, and arenas. You will lead from concept to completion, coordinate with project teams, review drawings and specifications, and mentor designers and engineers to deliver high-quality results.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration across practices, and potential duties in business development while upholding quality and integrity across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, fire protection, or architectural engineering.
• 9+ years of relevant experience.
• PE license required.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Experience with Revit and Bluebeam.
• MEP/Construction industry experience.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design from concept through completion for complex or large-scale projects.
• Oversee the preparation of design documents, layouts, drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Provide discipline-wide technical guidance for advanced engineering problems.
• Mentor designers and engineers across teams.
• Participate in staffing, training, and technical strategy development.
• Ensure quality oversight and final quality reviews for standards compliance.
• Communicate with clients and lead in resolving technical questions.
• Lead or support strategic business development and client relationships.
• Serve as Engineer of Record when assigned.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

Quality reviews

Project coordination

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, fire protection, or architectural)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Certifications (RCDD, NICET, CPD, LEED, WELL) preferred

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

BIM

Job description

Summary

Electrical Engineers and Electrical Designers are responsible for the design, coordination, documentation, and delivery of electrical building systems for our Venue Sector. Think environments like airports, convention centers, theatres, concert venues, recreation centers, gyms, collegiate and professional sports arenas, stadiums, and training facilities. Depending on experience level, individuals may perform engineering calculations, prepare and review design documents, coordinate with project teams, manage tasks or projects, provide technical leadership, mentor others, and support business development activities. All team members are expected to uphold a client‑centric mindset, demonstrate quality and integrity, and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and continuously learning environment.

Today's buildings are rapidly evolving. Electrical system design is no longer as simple as lighting and power design overlaid onto an architectural background. Our engineers understand that the electrical system forms the foundation that makes the building come to life and balance rigorous life safety and code compliance with practicality and aesthetic considerations to deliver a design that supports the building’s life and the client’s vision.

Henderson's Electrical Services

• Power Systems Design & Distribution
• Medium Voltage Design
• Emergency & Standby Power Generation
• Lighting Systems & Controls Design
• Lightning Protection
• Grounding Design
• Fault Current & Overcurrent Coordination Studies
• Arc Flash Studies
• Emergency Egress Illumination
• Solar & Wind Power Design

Position Summary

Responsible for guiding complex electrical engineering efforts. This role provides advanced technical expertise, leads discipline teams, oversees project quality, mentors designers and engineers, resolves major design and construction challenges, and contributes to practice‑level strategy, operations, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design from concept through completion for complex or large‑scale projects.
• Direct or oversee the preparation of design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Develop solutions to advanced and highly complex engineering problems, providing discipline‑wide technical guidance.
• Serve as a mentor and coach across teams and practices, including supervising less experienced designers and engineers.
• Participate in or lead staffing recommendations, training initiatives, and technical strategy development.
• Provide quality oversight, including conducting and/or issuing final quality reviews to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.
• Communicate with clients, resolve conflicts, and provide leadership in responding to technical questions or design challenges.
• Lead or support strategic business development efforts and maintain key client and partner relationships.
• Serve as Engineer of Record when assigned, ensuring technical accuracy, accountability, and adherence to professional standards.

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Influence: Inspires organizational culture, models integrity, and navigates ambiguity while motivating others.
• Coaching & Development: Mentors talent across the discipline, fosters continuous learning, and cultivates constructive feedback loops.
• Quality & Accountability: Drives high‑quality outcomes, holds others accountable, and reinforces standards across the discipline.
• Collaboration & Inclusion: Resolves conflict with diplomacy, promotes inclusive teamwork, and contributes to a collaborative environment.
• Innovation & Professional Responsibility: Encourages innovation, maintains financial and technical responsibility, and stays current with industry advancements.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (electrical, mechanical, fire protection, or architectural).
• 9+ years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Additional technical certifications (e.g., RCDD, NICET, CPD, LEED, WELL) highly preferred.
• Advanced to expert proficiency in electrical engineering design, applicable codes and standards, Revit, Bluebeam, and construction processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead discipline coordination and manage complex or large‑scale project scopes.
• MEP/Construction Industry experience.
• High technical aptitude: ability to learn, understand and utilize various systems and processes.
• Effective critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and engineering design software applicable to your discipline or focus.
• Clear communication and willingness to ask questions.
• Accountability, reliability, and ethical behavior.
• Commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Collaboration and receptiveness to feedback.

Culture

• Flexible Work Hours
• Casual Dress Code
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health and Wellness Initiatives
• Receptive and Forward‑Thinking Leadership
• Clear Career Path Options

Benefits

• Industry‑leading 401(k) match and profit sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Training for Professional Development
• Performance Bonuses
• Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance
• Paid Term Life and Disability
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Off
• Financial Wellness & Coaching Program

Pay Transparency

Individual salaries may be higher or lower than the stated range depending on factors unrelated to the applicant's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, or disability. Salary can vary from this range based on geographic cost of labor statistical differentials.

Location Salary

Denver - $113,520 to $170,280

Las Vegas - $108,360 to $162,540

Los Angeles - $119,712 to $179,568

New York City - $125,904 to $188,856

Washington DC - $119,712 to $179,568

EEO Statement

Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E‑Verify program.

Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment.

All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.