Electrical Engineering Design Leader

Lighting Systems & Controls Design, Fault Current & Overcurrent Coordination Studies, Arc Flash Studies.

We're about the people, experiences, and longevity of a building. We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to provide out-of-the-box solutions when it comes to design and construction. As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners are an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and diverse portfolio of world-class facilities.

We provide total building system design and construction services across multiple high-growth markets throughout the country for industry leaders. You'll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail within the sectors we serve.

Electrical Engineers and Electrical Designers are responsible for the design, coordination, documentation, and delivery of electrical building systems for our Venue Sector. Think environments like Airports, Convention Centers, Theatres, Concert Venues, Rec Centers, Gyms, Collegiate and Professional Sports Arenas, Stadiums, and Training Facilities. Depending on experience level, individuals may perform engineering calculations, prepare and review design documents, coordinate with project teams, manage tasks or projects, provide technical leadership, mentor others, and support business development activities. All team members are expected to uphold a client-centric mindset, demonstrate quality and integrity, and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and continuously learning environment.

Electrical system design is no longer as simple as lighting and power design overlaid onto an architectural background. Our engineers understand that the electrical system forms the foundation that makes the building come to life. We balance the rigorous requirements of life safety and code compliance with practicality and aesthetic considerations to deliver a design that supports life of the building and delivers on our client’s vision for the project.

Henderson’s Electrical Services

Emergency & Standby Power Generation

Lighting Systems & Controls Design

Emergency Egress Illumination

Responsible for guiding complex electrical engineering efforts. This role provides advanced technical expertise, leads discipline teams, oversees project quality, mentors designers and engineers, resolves major design and construction challenges, and contributes to practice-level strategy, operations, and business development.

Lead electrical engineering design from concept through completion for complex or large-scale projects.

Direct or oversee the preparation of design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics, and specifications.

Develop solutions to advanced and highly complex engineering problems, providing discipline-wide technical guidance.

Serve as a mentor and coach across teams and practices, including supervising less experienced designers and engineers.

Participate in or lead staffing recommendations, training initiatives, and technical strategy development.

Provide quality oversight, including conducting and/or issuing final quality reviews to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.

Lead or support strategic business development efforts and maintain key client and partner relationships.

Serve as Engineer of Record when assigned, ensuring technical accuracy, accountability, and adherence to professional standards.

Coaching & Development: Quality & Accountability: Drives high-quality outcomes, holds others accountable, and reinforces standards across the discipline.

Collaboration & Inclusion: Innovation & Professional Responsibility: Encourages innovation, maintains financial and technical responsibility, and stays current with industry advancements.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field (electrical, mechanical, fire protection, or architectural)

Advanced to expert proficiency in electrical engineering design, applicable codes and standards, Revit, Bluebeam, and construction processes

Demonstrated ability to lead discipline coordination and manage complex or large-scale project scopes

MEP/Construction Industry experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and engineering design software applicable to your discipline or focus

Commitment to accuracy and quality

Flexible Work Hours (Because we all need to balance work and life)

Casual Dress Code (Be yourself, please)

Paid Parental Leave (Because we know both parents deserve to be there for a new child)

Health and Wellness Initiatives (Get Fit and Stay Fit)

Clear Career Path Options (We want you to excel)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Yes, our employees are the owners)

Paid Training for Professional Development (We’ll pay for the time you take getting better at what you do)

Performance Bonuses (When you do well, we reward you for your work)

Paid Term Life and Disability (We’ve got your family covered, too)

Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts (We'll help you take advantage of tax savings)

Financial Wellness & Coaching Program (Financial security makes you a happier team member)

Individual salaries may be higher or lower than the stated range depending on factors unrelated to the applicant’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, or disability. Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program. Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment. Please, no phone calls or emails.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT

Henderson will not ask any applicant to purchase equipment, nor offer to reimburse any applicant for expenses incurred prior to employment. We will not request personal information until a legitimate offer of employment has been extended. All legitimate job opportunities are posted on our company website’s careers page.

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