Senior Electrical Engineer

HDR - Omaha, NE

Full-time - Senior

Omaha, NE

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Electrical Engineer at HDR, Inc. will lead the Building Engineering Services team in the Nebraska/Iowa market, focusing on designing electrical systems for a diverse range of clients including healthcare, water/wastewater, and commercial sectors. This role involves mentoring junior engineers, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality design solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed designs and coordination of facilities with team members
• Act as the electrical lead on many projects
• Prepare construction documents with BIM/CADD platforms
• Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule
• Edit and prepare design specifications
• Review fee estimates, cost opinions, and write technical documents
• Perform QA/QC review of construction documents and technical reports
• Select equipment using vendor software and communicate with sales reps
• Track and meet design budgets
• Perform load calculations
• Attend and lead design meetings with other team members
• Provide construction administration service throughout all phases of construction
• Direct the activities of other electrical engineering professionals and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering (Electrical emphasis) or related field
• PE license
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience in designing lighting and electrical systems for various types of buildings
• Strong communication skills, self-motivated and organized
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work both independently and with a project team
• Some travel will be required
• Commitment to employee-owned culture

Nice-to-haves

• BIM/Revit experience
• Experience in sustainable design/LEED
• Local candidates are preferred

Benefits

• Growth opportunities
• Collaborative work environment
• Employee ownership culture