Principal Electrical Engineer

HDR - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Principal

Charlotte, NC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Principal Electrical Engineer at HDR will lead the Building Engineering Services team, focusing on electrical system design for large complex projects. This role involves engaging with clients and the engineering community, representing HDR in various forums, and contributing to project proposals and interviews. The engineer will leverage their network to identify project opportunities and will be responsible for ensuring high-quality design and sustainability in project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients and the engineering community both locally and regionally.
• Represent HDR in the engineering community through speaking engagements and technical publications.
• Participate in project interviews and contribute to proposal language and fee assembly.
• Leverage network to identify project opportunities.
• Lead engineering teams to deliver large complex projects with a focus on high-quality design.
• Maximize sustainability within project constraints while exceeding performance expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• A minimum of 15 years experience in electrical system design for buildings.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a related field.
• 15 years in the design of engineering systems for large complex buildings in EdSci, Health Care, Mission Critical, or Semi-Conductor industries.
• Local and national industry relationships preferred.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design, LEED, Green Globe, Well, or ASHRAE High Performance Buildings.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Employee ownership culture.
• Collaborative work environment.