Senior Electrical Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer in Dallas, Texas. This role involves leading electrical design projects, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring code compliance. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, a minimum of 10 years of experience, and a recognized professional engineering license.

Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and experience with sustainable design. The position offers opportunities to mentor and direct the work of other engineers, ensuring project success and adherence to schedules.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design of buildings.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
• Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers with a multidisciplinary team.
• Establish client relations and participate in meetings regarding electrical systems.
• Assume the electrical lead on many projects.

Skills

Electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)

Project management

Sustainable design/LEED

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Revit MEP

Job description

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers with the balance of a multidiscipline 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
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED
• Familiarity with Revit MEP

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. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems
• Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, and electrical design software
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must