Electrical Engineer

HDR - Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Atlanta, GA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

HDR is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Building Engineering Services team, focusing on large institutional and industrial projects. The role involves coordinating the electrical design team, ensuring code compliance, and managing project documentation. The engineer will also conduct site work sessions, review documents for conflicts, and provide construction contract administration, all while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of the electrical design team on large institutional/industrial projects through the schematic design development and contract document phase.
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
• Coordinate workload to complete the document on schedule.
• Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Review electrical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines.
• Write/edit electrical specifications and select equipment, electrical systems and devices.
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Electrical Engineers, Electrical Coordinators or Technicians.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems).
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and EasyPower.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required.
• Local candidates are preferred.