Sr Electrical Project Engineer | Sr Electrical Project Designer

HGA; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 142,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative design environment

Work on complex projects

Diverse culture & open communication

Mentor opportunities

Job summary

HGA seeks a Senior Electrical Project Engineer/Designer to join our Minneapolis or Milwaukee offices. You will lead planning and design of complex electrical power systems for healthcare, education, government, and industrial facilities, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance, sustainable solutions.

You’ll mentor junior engineers, coordinate with clients and consultants, and apply NEC, NFPA, and related codes while integrating renewable energy and campus

Qualifications

• BS or MS in electrical engineering (or related associates degree).
• 15+ years of experience designing complex electrical power systems.
• Experience with 38 kV to 480/277 V and 208/120 V distribution.
• Emergency power, generators, paralleling switchgear, UPS, and campus critical power.
• Renewable energy integration and utility interconnection experience.
• NFPA codes knowledge and navigating applicable city/state/federal requirements.
• Working knowledge of Revit and electrical analysis software (SKM, EasyPower, Helioscope).

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and design of complex electrical power systems for healthcare, higher education, research, corporate, government and institutional facilities.
• Design resilient electrical infrastructure to support reliability, redundancy, emergency power, and business continuity.
• Create medium-voltage distribution systems including utility coordination, substations, switchgear, and campus distribution.
• Evaluate campus-wide distribution, expansion planning, resiliency, and long-term infrastructure strategies.
• Lead integration and evaluation of solar PV, BESS, microgrids, CHP, and other energy sources with building performance teams.
• Develop innovative electrical design solutions balancing performance, constructability, operations, and cost.
• Perform analyses: short-circuit, protective coordination, arc flash, load flow, voltage drop, reliability.
• Apply NEC, NFPA, IEEE, NETA, energy codes; coordinate with other disciplines.
• Present complex engineering analysis clearly to owners and design teams.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Project coordination

Client communication

Sustainable design

Mentoring

Education

BS or MS in electrical engineering

Associates degree in related field

Tools

Revit

SKM

EasyPower

Helioscope

Job description

Overview:

Senior Electrical Project Engineer / Senior Electrical Project Designer

Locations: Minneapolis, MN; Milwaukee, WI

Are you an experienced electrical engineering professional looking to make a meaningful impact through innovative, integrated design?

Join HGA and help shape environments that enrich communities and improve lives. Our work spans a diverse portfolio of projects, including healthcare facilities, performing arts venues, corporate workplaces, government buildings, higher education campuses, and complex electrical distribution systems.

At HGA, we believe exceptional design is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and diverse perspectives. As an award-winning architecture, engineering, and planning firm, we're seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer or Senior Electrical Project Designer to join our growing team in either Minneapolis or Milwaukee. In this role, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, lead electrical design efforts, and contribute to the delivery of high-performance, sustainable, and technically sophisticated solutions.

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned professional who enjoys mentoring team members, partnering with clients, solving complex engineering challenges, and influencing the future of the built environment.

Why HGA?

At HGA, you'll find more than a job. You'll find a culture that values innovation, professional growth, and the unique perspectives each team member brings.

We offer:

• A collaborative and integrated design environment where architects, engineers, and planners work together from project conception through completion.
• Opportunities to work on impactful and technically complex projects across multiple market sectors.
• A culture that embraces diverse ideas, encourages open communication, and supports continuous learning and career development.
• The ability to influence project outcomes, mentor emerging professionals, and help advance the practice of electrical engineering and design.

What we're looking for in a successful candidate:

• A deep expertise in electrical engineering and building systems design.
• Demonstrated project leadership, organization, and coordination skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality, innovative, and integrated design solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and project teams.
• A commitment to sustainable design and technical excellence.

In this role you will:

• Lead the planning and design of complex electrical power systems for healthcare, higher education, research, corporate, government and institutional facilities.
• Design resilient electrical infrastructure solutions that support reliability, redundancy, emergency power, and business continuity objectives.
• Create medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, including utility coordination, substations, switchgear, and campus distribution infrastructure.
• Design and evaluate campus-wide electrical distribution systems, including expansion planning, system resiliency, and long-term infrastructure strategies.
• Lead the integration and evaluation of alternate energy technologies, including solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), microgrids, combined heat and power (CHP), and other emerging energy solutions while working with the building performance team to design and integrate alternative energy sources into the electrical distribution to create sustainable designs.
• Develop innovative electrical design solutions that address complex technical challenges while balancing performance, constructability, operational needs, and cost.
• Perform electrical system analyses including short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, load flow, voltage drop, and reliability studies.
• Apply expert knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, IEEE, NETA, and energy codes, while coordinating with other discipline-specific requirements.
• Present complex engineering analysis clearly and effectively to owner and design teams.

You will need to have:

• BS or MS degree in electrical engineering or Associates degree in a related field
• 15+ years of experience designing complex electrical power systems for healthcare, commercial, cultural, government, industrial, higher education, and campus energy system projects to support our 8 segments.
• Documented experience with a consulting engineering firm or A/E firm providing electrical design.
• Experience designing electrical systems from 38 kV through 480/277 V and 208/120 V distribution.
• Experience with emergency power systems, generators, paralleling switchgear, UPS systems, and critical power distribution for campus installations.
• Experience with renewable energy integration and utility interconnection requirements.
• Expertise in National Fire Protection Association Codes (NFPA) and an understanding of how to navigate applicable (city, state, federal) requirements is essential.
• Working knowledge of Revit. Familiarity with electrical analysis software (i.e. SKM, Easy Power, Helioscope) and knowledge of the current sustainable technologies applicable to the design of commercial electrical systems

Salary Information:

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $142,000 - $158, 000 depending on licensure vs non-licensure, qualifications and experience.

Additional Information:

HGAHGA, you’ll do the best work of your career. We design with impact by diving deep into the people and passions that shape every place. Empathy fuels us, curiosity drives us, and meaningful work leads to innovation. We celebrate individuality, embrace flexibility, and thrive together in the office three days a week.

Join our nationally recognized, award-winning team of architects, engineers, and interior designers — help us shape what’s next.

Learn more about ushere.