Senior Electrical Engineer — Lead Building Systems

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Minnesota to lead electrical design for building projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and guiding the technical scope from concept to construction.

You will establish client relations, oversee design development, ensure code compliance, and mentor junior staff while working within HDR's employee-owned culture and commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
• Minimum 10 years of electrical design experience for buildings (lighting/power/systems).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized by the licensing board.
• Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems.

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

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Code compliance

Client relations

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Eng. or Arch Eng (Electrical emphasis)

Master's degree in Electrical Eng. or Arch Eng (Electrical emphasis)

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Minnesota to lead electrical design for building projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and guiding the technical scope from concept to construction.

You will establish client relations, oversee design development, ensure code compliance, and mentor junior staff while working within HDR's employee-owned culture and commitment to innovation and sustainability.