Senior Electrical Engineer (Movable Bridge)

HDR, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to coordinate a multidisciplinary team on projects. Responsibilities include maintaining client relations, leading electrical initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, a PE license, and a minimum of 10 years' experience in electrical design.

Experience with AutoCAD and an understanding of electrical systems are critical in this role, alongside a commitment to company culture and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design (lighting/power/systems/controls).
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license required.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical power, lighting, signal, and control design.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers with a multidisciplinary team.
• Establish client relations and participate in meetings regarding electrical systems.
• Assume the electrical lead on many projects.
• Participate in reviews for code compliance.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Client relations

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Electrical design software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

• 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 in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines
• Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete projects 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
• Work will include a mixture of office and field work and may require travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm desired
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-EAC Accredited Degree)
• A minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design (lighting/power/systems/controls)
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• Extensive knowledge of electrical power, lighting, signal, and control design
• 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