Senior Electrical Engineer

About HDR

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

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 spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. Whether you’re optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next‑generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment.

HDR is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services team in Charlotte or Raleigh. This role will lead a team and design projects from start to finish across a diverse client base that includes Healthcare, Water/Wastewater, Science and Technology, Federal, Industrial, Mission Critical, and Commercial clients.

• Provide detailed designs and coordination of facilities with team members.
• Prepare construction documents with BIM/CAD planning tools.
• Edit and prepare design specifications.
• Review fee estimates, cost opinions, and write technical documents.
• Perform QA/QC review of construction documents and technical reports.
• Select equipment using vendor software and communicate with sales reps.
• Track and meet design budgets.
• Perform load calculations.
• Attend and lead design meetings with other team members.
• Provide construction administration service throughout all phases of construction.

• Experience designing lighting and electrical systems for buildings such as healthcare, laboratory, federal, water/wastewater, utility, mission critical, and commercial office facilities.
• Strong communication skills, self‑motivated and organized.
• Work both independently and with a project team.
• Some travel will be required.
• BIM/Revit experience is highly preferred.
• Experience in sustainable design/LEED.
• Local candidates are preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an electrical emphasis.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems.
• 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.

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Primary

Location:

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.

Other Locations:
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.

Industry: Building Engineering.

Schedule:

Full‑time. Employee Status:
Regular.