Electrical Engineering / System Design

Building Engineering Electrical Engineer
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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 bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. 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 an Electrical Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services team in Charlotte or Raleigh. Our team is looking for a candidate to meet the needs of our diverse client base including Healthcare, Water/Wastewater, Science and Technology, Federal, Industrial, Mission Critical and Commercial clients. We have a team with diverse experience and are actively seeking candidates with experience within one or more of the markets we serve. This individual should also have a desire to mentor and train younger electrical engineers. The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for leading a team and designing projects from start to finish. This will include coordinating and working closely with clients, project managers, electrical team members, architects, other engineering disciplines, contractors, marketing staff, and all other team members. They will be responsible for developing construction documents, specifications, engineering calculations, and performing RFI responses, shop drawing reviews, site investigation and overall construction administration. On a day-to-day basis, the Electrical Engineer will also be expected to:

Provide detailed designs and coordination of facilities with team members
Prepare construction documents with BIM/CADD platforms
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
Provide construction administration service throughout all phases of construction
Experience with designing lighting and electrical systems for various types of buildings including one or more of the following: healthcare, laboratory facilities, federal, water/wastewater, utility, mission critical, and commercial office facilities

• Work both independently and with a project team
• Some travel will be required
• BIM/Revit experience is highly preferred
• Local candidates are preferred
• *Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis

Previous experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power
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