Senior Electrical Engineer

HDR; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 134,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership benefits

Paid time away

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer in Colorado to lead electrical design for buildings, ensuring life safety, power, and lighting systems meet project goals. You will collaborate with PMs, architects, and other disciplines to develop contracts and deliverables on schedule.

The role requires a PE or eligibility, 10+ years of building electrical design experience, and strong proficiency with AutoCAD and design software. Denver area, full-time, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction administration for various market sector projects.
• Lead electrical design activities and coordinate with PMs and other disciplines.
• Provide technical reviews and ensure code compliance.
• Mentor staff and manage project workload and schedules.

Skills

Electrical design

Mentoring

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis

Master's degree in Electrical/Architectural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Electrical design software

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Senior Electrical Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Perform construction administration for various market sector projects
• Provide technical third party and Title II reviews as the electrical subject matter expert.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews for electrical projects
• Assume the electrical lead on assigned 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
• Work with the Project Manager and Regional Controller on project reviews with corporate management as needed
• Lead project charettes and project reviews for projects in their market sectors.
• Be available for proposal (pursuit) writing and fee.
• Be involved with project interviews, when necessary.
• Be involved with candidate interviews and hiring process, when necessary.
• Direct the activities of other electrical engineering professionals and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed
• Track the financial aspects of design 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
• Perform other duties as needed
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis

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

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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.) Colorado: $133,749.00 - $191,070.00

Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Denver

Other Locations: United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Colorado-Greenwood Village

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Building Electrical

Job Posting: Sep 22, 2026

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