Sr Electrical Engineer

Henderson Building Solutions; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Building Solutions is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for locations in Chantilly, VA, Dallas, TX, or Phoenix, AZ. You will lead complex electrical building systems design from concept through construction, mentor engineers, and maintain client relationships in a collaborative design-build environment.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer with strong communication skills and a passion for delivering innovative engineering solutions across Mission Critical

Qualifications

• Licensed PE with degree in engineering.
• Active PE license required.
• FE exam preferred or completed.
• Experience in design-build electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees preparation of design documents, layouts, drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Leads projects from concept design through completion.
• Reviews shop drawings for conformance to plans and specs.
• Performs feasibility studies and product recommendations.
• Mentors junior designers and engineers; supports client relationships.

Skills

Mentoring

Team leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

FE exam preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Procore

ClickUp

Job description

Henderson Building Solutions is seeking a Sr Electrical Engineer to join our growing team in Chantilly, VA, Dallas, TX, or Phoenix, AZ.

A Sr Electrical Engineer designs complex electrical building systems, prepares design documents, and performs engineering calculations in coordination with multidisciplinary project teams. This role leads projects from concept through construction, providing technical expertise, quality oversight, and innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges. The Sr Electrical Engineer serves as a mentor and technical leader, supporting the development of engineers and designers while fostering strong client relationships and contributing to business growth.

Working within a collaborative design-build environment, this individual will partner closely with clients, contractors, architects, and project teams to deliver high-quality projects across a variety of sectors, including Mission Critical facilities. The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer with strong technical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for delivering innovative, client-focused engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees the preparation of simple to the most complex design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Leads project and design efforts from concept design through completion.
• Reviews shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Performs research and makes recommendations as to the feasibility of systems or equipment. Evaluates and recommends products for their application.
• Responsible for producing solutions to the most complex engineering problems and complicated design challenges through direct involvement or in an advisory capacity.
• Ensures that production of drawings, specifications, reports and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements.
• Proactively advises and mentors less experienced designers and engineers across teams or practices, providing oversight and technical guidance. Takes responsibility for the success of those under their direct supervision.
• Makes recommendations on project staffing.
• Directs the activities of project technical and administrative staff.
• Strives to continuously develop and expand personal knowledge and the knowledge of others.
• Assists Technical Managers and directors with establishing and implementing goals, policies, objectives and standards at the practice and/or sector level. Carries out and champions directives from technical and other leaders.
• Influences the development of tools, resources and company practices.
• Implements and reinforces design and engineering standards at the team or practice level.
• Oversees the quality of projects and designs through the quality review process and regular check-ins, including providing final reviews for projects under purview.
• Takes the lead in developing, establishing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and customers in support of and to expand business opportunities.
• Participates in client, company and/or industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Fosters a client-centric mindset and approach individually and within their team.
• Communicates with clients as needed for the development and coordination of requirements and scope of work. Maintains proactive communications throughout the project cycle.
• Anticipates and answers questions from clients and architects. Acts as a resource to others and directs in fact-finding and/or assists with answering questions.
• Visits job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
• Resolves conflicts involving owners, architects and contractors as needed.
• Identifies and seeks to fill gaps in industry and/or discipline knowledge on a continuous basis.
• Identifies, understands and shares emerging technologies and industry trends and stays up to date on evolving codes and standards.
• Proactively shares information and updates and related ideas and suggestions for technical and process improvements with peers and leaders.
• Understands, teaches and applies Henderson's design guidelines, standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs a range of project management responsibilities in alignment with the expectations of design leads overseeing discipline staff or technical consultants. Asks questions when performing unfamiliar tasks and acts as a resource for project coordination.
• Responsible for or delegates and oversees project coordination activities for their discipline such as managing emails, coordinating scope and schedule, coordinating design team, attending client meetings, ensuring project quality, responding to client questions and coordinating project delivery.
• Consistently performs to a higher standard of industry-wide expectations associated with carrying a PE license and being enabled as an Engineer of Record (EOR), including making reasonable engineering decisions and delivering the highest quality of work and accountability to projects.
• May be enabled as an Engineer of Record, having additional involvement, oversight, responsibility and accountability for the overall signing and sealing of the project.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline preferred; 12 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or equivalent required without a degree.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Additional certifications and accreditations aligned with the relevant technical field (e.g., BEMP, CPD, CDP, NICET, RCDD, etc.) required.
• Expert knowledge of engineering design, A&E industry practices, applicable codes, design guides, and industry standards.
• Working knowledge of earned value, contracts, construction processes, and construction methods.
• Working knowledge of Revit and Bluebeam Revu.
• High technical aptitude with the ability to learn, understand, and utilize various systems and processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also working independently as needed.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and organizational needs.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and discipline-specific engineering software.
• Must be a self-starter, proactive and willing to teach, manage and/or help others as needed.
• Must be trustworthy and capable of handling sensitive information.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all core competencies outlined in this job description.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• LEED, WELL, CDP, or other sustainability-focused credentials.
• Six (6) or more years experience designing electrical systems in a design-build environment.
• Experience supporting Mission Critical, data center, or VHT projects.
• Experience serving as an Engineer of Record (EOR).
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
• Experience with Procore.
• Experience with ClickUp.
• Experience supporting business development and client relationship development efforts.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Occasional travel may be required (10-15%).
• Ability to visit project sites and construction environments as needed.