Senior Electrical Engineer — Lead Building Power & Systems

HDR; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design across multiple building projects, coordinating engineers and interfacing with clients and regulators. The role emphasizes ownership of electrical systems, mentorship of staff, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, technically robust designs.

Based in Plano, TX, this position advances HDR's commitment to sustainable, high-performance infrastructure and digital-age facilities, shaping environments

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 (PE or P.Eng).
• 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.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is a must.

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

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

Revit MEP

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design across multiple building projects, coordinating engineers and interfacing with clients and regulators. The role emphasizes ownership of electrical systems, mentorship of staff, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, technically robust designs.

Based in Plano, TX, this position advances HDR's commitment to sustainable, high-performance infrastructure and digital-age facilities, shaping environments