Electrical Engineer

HDR - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Electrical Engineer at HDR, Inc. will play a crucial role in coordinating the electrical design team for large institutional and industrial projects. This position involves overseeing the design development and contract documentation phases, ensuring compliance with codes, and collaborating with various disciplines to deliver high-quality electrical systems. The role emphasizes teamwork, technical expertise, and a commitment to sustainable design practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of the electrical design team on large institutional/industrial projects through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project
• 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
• Experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Strong computer skills, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and electrical design software
• 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
• Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)

Benefits

• Growth opportunities
• Collaborative work environment
• Employee ownership culture