Electrical Designer - Healthcare

Job Description

Job Description

Electrical Designer - Healthcare

Our Electrical Engineering team is looking to add an experienced team member to our group of talented engineers. The person filling this position will be responsible for the design and technical systems for large, complex projects from schematics through construction administration. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in the design and construction of Healthcare facilities, with knowledge of California building codes, OSHPD/HCAI requirements, and energy efficiency standards. This role also involves collaborating with architects, project managers, and contractors to design, specify, and deliver reliable electrical systems that meet the unique needs of Healthcare environments. 

About HED

We are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening to (and learning from) each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.

Position Summary

The Electrical Designer is a high-level technical role responsible for driving electrical project delivery and engineering quality across large and complex projects. This individual is an electrical system expert, Revit authority, and go-to mentor within the discipline. They are expected to guide project teams through all design phases, resolve complex coordination challenges, and ensure quality and consistency across documentation. The Electrical Designer serves as a bridge between technical execution and strategic planning and is expected to influence standards, coach team members, and represent the firm in advanced technical discussions with clients and consultants.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the production and coordination of full electrical design packages for large-scale or highly complex projects.
• Standardize Revit workflows across teams and lead development of firmwide modeling resources, families, and templates.
• Resolve advanced technical modeling challenges and mentor staff in efficient BIM strategies for electrical systems.
• Review and approve project documentation for compliance with code, performance objectives, and client requirements.
• Author and edit electrical project narratives, design briefs, and owner-facing documents with minimal oversight.
• Integrate multiple complex systems across disciplines; resolve electrical system conflicts with other discipline teams.
• Perform advanced electrical system analysis, including lifecycle assessments, decarbonization strategies, and code interpretations.
• Lead project lighting simulation or energy modeling coordination to inform electrical system decisions.
• Develop and implement firm tools for electrical load calculations, system sizing, and code compliance checking.
• Define project design strategies, workflows, and milestone deliverables in collaboration with engineers and project managers.
• Independently scope and plan project phases, including resourcing and delegation across disciplines and offices.
• Ensure technical delivery aligns with project budgets, schedules, and quality expectations.
• Provide cross-project mentorship in system design, QAQC strategies, and advanced documentation techniques.
• Guide emerging designers and engineers in technical decision-making and problem-solving approaches.
• Develop structured onboarding or training content for new electrical staff or designers.
• Model team collaboration and delegate electrical design work strategically to grow others’ confidence and capability.
• Lead technical segments of client and consultant meetings related to electrical systems, including design presentations and technical decision-making forums.
• Communicate clearly and confidently about technical decisions, trade-offs, and performance metrics with diverse audiences.
• Lead/oversee construction administrative duties as needed for assigned projects including, but not limited to: bid review, plan review comment responses, RFI responses, submittal reviews, field observations, punch list and owner pay application progress reviews. 
• Influence client and project partner expectations around technical scope, documentation quality, and system performance.
• Travel to client meetings, existing buildings or construction sites on occasion (Local - once per week during certain phases of a project, overnight - once or twice per month).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in directly related field or equivalent experience required . 
• Professional licensure preferred.
• Familiarity with California HCAI/OSHPD agency, processes and requirements preferred.
• Experience with Kaiser Permanente projects preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in the AEC industry preferred . 
• Written and verbal communication skills commensurate with the position required .
• Strong organizational skills preferred . 
• Revit experience required.  
• Experience with computers, specifically for word processing, spreadsheet use/creation and email required . 
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and curious personalities required . 
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations required .

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to navigate active construction sites including climbing ladders to observe existing conditions and construction progress.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in-person.
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.

Work Environment

• We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture. 
• The office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.