Technology Designer 1

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Electrical Engineer to contribute to building engineering services, focusing on low voltage technology systems and infrastructure design. The role involves understanding communications cabling, fiber-optic systems, and medical technology systems such as nurse call and monitoring.

You will assist in creating construction documents and specifications and perform related duties as needed. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and proficiency with MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Active participant in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and apply state-of-the-art low voltage technology systems, techniques, procedures, designs and modifications
• Understand technology infrastructure systems, including communications structured cabling, outside plant systems and fiber-optic systems
• Understand medical technology systems design such as nurse call, patient EETV, physiological monitoring, EMS radio and distributed antenna systems
• Assist in preparation construction documents and specifications
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

MS Office

Visio

Autodesk

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and apply state-of-the-art low voltage technology systems, techniques, procedures, designs and modifications
• Understand technology infrastructure systems, including communications structured cabling, outside plant systems and fiber-optic systems
• Understand medical technology systems design such as nurse call, patient EETV, physiological monitoring, EMS radio and distributed antenna systems
• Assist in preparation construction documents and specifications
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• RCDD (Registered Communication Distribution Designer) certification is helpful
• Familiarity with MS Visio, Autodesk
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or combination of education and relevant experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.