Senior Electrical Engineer

HDR; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Olympia, Washington to lead electrical design for building projects. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage in client relations, and oversee project development while ensuring compliance with governing codes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, and at least 10 years of related experience, including proficiency in AutoCAD and electrical design software. HDR offers a diverse benefits package supporting employee ownership and well-being.

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 multidiscipline team.
• Establish client relations and participate in design meetings.
• Direct the activities of other electrical engineering professionals.
• Conduct schematic and design development work sessions.

Skills

Electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Electrical design software

Education

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

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

Job description

Overview

HDR is an employee-owned company focused on creating an inclusive environment where each person is valued and respected. We design building engineering systems to support the digital age and shape spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group brings together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration.

This role is a Senior Electrical Engineer position within HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group. The role emphasizes leadership in electrical design for buildings, client relations, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project 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

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. 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.

Benefits and Compensation

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance, 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. For full-time regular positions, stated benefits apply; temporary and part-time roles are eligible for limited benefits. Location-specific ranges include: Bellevue/Everett/Olympia/Gig Harbor/Spokane, WA, as listed in the job posting.

Other Locations: United States-Washington; Schedule: Full-time; Employee Status: Regular; Industry: Building Engineering; Primary Location: United States-Washington-Bellevue.

Our Equal Opportunity statement: HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.