Senior Electrical Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team in Virginia Beach. The successful candidate will oversee electrical system designs for various markets and ensure compliance with codes. This role involves coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, leading projects, and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design of buildings.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Extensive knowledge of building electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers with a multidisciplinary team.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing.
• Assume the electrical lead on multiple projects.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Client relations

Code compliance

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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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.

HDR is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our electrical team in Virginia Beach, Newport News or Arlington, VA. This individual will be an integral part of our team and have an opportunity to work with talented staff and be a part of one of the fastest growing and most critical segments of HDR. Our need is for innovative design of facilities related electrical systems in support of a variety of markets including Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial and Federal Clients.

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

• 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
• Local candidates are preferred

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);
• Professional Engineer (PE) 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.

Primary Location

Other Locations

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Mar 25, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

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