Illinois/Indiana Electrical Team Lead

Illinois/Indiana Electrical Team Lead - ( 194143 ) 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. We are searching for the Electrical Team Lead for our downtown Chicago office. Responsibilities Provide leadership for the Illinois/Indiana Building Engineering Services electrical engineering team with a focus on technical excellence, quality, recruiting and staff development. Identify and collaborate with market sector leadership to ensure technical excellence in key markets including commercial, civic, industrial, federal, water, transportation, healthcare, education and laboratories and mission critical facilities. Engage with clients and community stakeholders. Be involved in marketing, planning, proposals, and interviews in key markets. Promotion of HDR and our Electrical Engineering practice within the engineering and architecture community including participation in conferences and with clients. Function as design lead or engineering project manager for key projects. Assist in the responsibility for operations of the electrical work group, including staff development, profitability, morale and quality control. Assist in ensuring that all work is planned, organized, controlled, checked and evaluated through proactive project management. Implement, monitor and support company policy. Works cooperatively with other business class directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts. Actively participate in work‑sharing and electrical practice development with a nation‑wide network of HDR electrical engineers. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with Electrical emphasis. Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand. Preference given to local candidates. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. A minimum of 7 years experience. Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role. Strong communication and listening skills. Ability to handle multiple assignments. Good leadership and organizational skills. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must. Primary Location United States-Illinois-Chicago Schedule Full-time Employee Status Regular Job Posting Jul 1, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising