Electrical Engineer

HDR - Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Virginia Beach, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Electrical Engineer at HDR, Inc. plays a crucial role in coordinating the electrical design team for large institutional and industrial projects. This position involves overseeing the schematic design development and contract documentation phases, ensuring compliance with codes, and facilitating communication among various disciplines. The engineer will also be responsible for quality assurance and control, as well as providing construction contract administration as needed.

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 is a must.

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.

Benefits

• Inclusive work environment
• Employee Network Groups for various communities
• Opportunities for professional development