Senior Electrical Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 122,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead projects within our Building Electrical group in Phoenix. You will coordinate a multidisciplinary team across the project lifecycle, establishing client relations and guiding design, production, and marketing discussions.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years of electrical building design experience, and strong knowledge of power, lighting, life safety, and BMS systems. You will mentor staff and manage schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in electrical building design (lighting/power/systems).
• PE license required.
• Strong knowledge of building electrical power, lighting, signaling, life-safety and BMS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers within a multidisciplinary team across the project lifecycle.
• Establish client relations and participate in design, marketing, and production meetings.
• Lead as electrical project lead on multiple projects.
• Ensure code compliance through reviews with agencies.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Project leadership

Mentorship

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical design software

Job description

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

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.

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire, positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary 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

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);
• PE
• 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

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;

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

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.) Nevada $121,590.00 - $173,700.00

Primary Location: United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Other Locations: United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Building Electrical

Job Posting: Aug 31, 2026