Senior Electrical Engineer

HDR; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 111,650 - 159,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Columbus, Ohio. This role involves coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, leading electrical design, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in electrical design and holds a professional engineering license.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings plans. The expected compensation range is $111,650 – $159,500, reflecting skills, experience, and location.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional engineering license is necessary.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical power and lighting design.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of Electrical Engineers in project development.
• Establish client relations and participate in design meetings.
• Track the financial aspects of projects and ensure compliance.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Building electrical systems

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical design software

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers with the balance of a multidisciplinary team throughout the entire project's development
• Establish client relations, and participate in the marketing, design and production meetings with regard to electrical systems
• Assume the electrical lead on many projects
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Conduct schematic, design development, and contract document work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect and other disciplines
• Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule
• Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust the work effort with the team to ensure that the work is completed within the parameters of the agreed‑upon schedule
• Work with the Project Manager and Regional Controller for project reviews with corporate management as needed
• Direct the activities of other electrical engineering professionals, and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• 10 years experience in electrical design with expertise in water and wastewater projects
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• A minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer PE or P.Eng)
• Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems
• Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and electrical design software
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Pay transparency Ohio: $111,650 – $159,500.

Location

Primary Location: United States‑Ohio‑Columbus

Other Locations: United States‑Ohio‑Cleveland

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Industry

Building Engineering

Business Class

Building Electrical

Job Posting Date

Dec 15, 2025

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.