Sr Electrical Engineer - Henderson Building Solutions

Colonial Group; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Building Solutions is seeking a Sr Electrical Engineer to join our growing team in Washington, DC, Dallas, TX, or Phoenix, AZ. The role leads complex electrical building system designs, guides project teams from concept through construction, and provides technical leadership with a focus on client relationships and business growth.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer with strong technical acumen, excellent communication, and a passion for delivering innovative

Qualifications

• Active PE license required.
• FE exam or related sustainability credentials encouraged.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience with design-build projects and mission-critical facilities preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts from concept to construction.
• Oversee preparation of design documents, layouts, drawings, schematics, and specs.
• Review shop drawings for conformance to plans and specs.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers across teams.
• Manage project staffing and coordinate with clients and partners.
• Ensure quality, schedule, cost, and scope compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project Management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Self-starter

Trustworthiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license

FE exam (preferred)

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Procore

Job description

Position Summary

Henderson Building Solutions is seeking a Sr Electrical Engineer to join our growing team in Washington, DC, 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.
• Other duties as assigned.