HED

Electrical Designer - Mission Critical

HED$90K — $120K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent required.
  • P.E. licensure required.
  • 5+ years in the AEC Industry preferred.
  • Understanding of project financials, including budgets and client relationships.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Revit is required.
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design development and electrical calculations for various project phases.
  • Perform lighting and power load calculations, feeder sizing, and NEC compliance checks independently.
  • Prepare detailed technical documentation for electrical systems.
  • Develop and review Revit electrical system layouts in coordination with other disciplines.
  • Coordinate electrical design with internal teams and external consultants.
  • Review and respond to electrical RFIs and submittals with senior engineer support as needed.
  • Engage in project design strategy discussions and support technical input.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model promoting autonomy and collaboration.
  • Open-space office environment conducive to teamwork and independent work.
Full Job Description
Electrical Designer - Mission Critical

HED is looking to add an experienced team member to our group of talented Electrical designers. The Electrical Designer - Mission Critical builds upon foundational experience to deepen technical capabilities and take greater ownership of assigned design work.

Position Summary

This role is trusted to perform electrical engineering tasks with minimal supervision and supports project delivery from concept through construction. Electrical Engineer serves as a technical contributor and emerging mentor, contributing to electrical calculations, code research, QAQC, and coordination across disciplines. Individuals in this role are expected to deepen their technical knowledge, begin supporting client interaction, and develop the critical thinking required for future engineering leadership roles.

Essential Functions:
  • Lead design development and electrical calculations for assigned electrical systems across schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
  • Independently perform lighting and power load calculations, feeder sizing, short circuit studies, and NEC compliance checks with minimal input.
  • Prepare technical documentation for electrical systems, including system descriptions, Division 26 specifications, equipment schedules, and redline markups.
  • Develop and review electrical system layouts in Revit-including power, lighting, fire alarm, and single-line diagrams-in coordination with architectural and structural backgrounds.
  • Coordinate electrical design with internal disciplines (mechanical, plumbing, lighting, sustainability) and external consultants (e.g., low voltage, civil) to resolve design conflicts.
  • Review and respond to electrical RFIs and submittals, with support from senior engineers as needed.
  • Perform field verification for electrical conditions, assist with punch walks, and participate in electrical construction observation visits.
  • Participate in early-phase project design strategy discussions and support electrical discipline leads with technical input.
  • Engage in internal QAQC processes and perform peer reviews of electrical drawings and documentation for code compliance and drafting consistency.
  • Begin mentoring electrical designers and interns on software use, modeling best practices, documentation standards, and calculation basics.
  • Participate in internal and external project meetings, and support the preparation of agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up documentation with a focus on electrical scope.
  • Track and manage hours on assigned electrical work and assist in project planning discussions regarding scope and resource allocation.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent required.
  • P.E. licensure required.
  • 5+ years in the AEC Industry preferred.
  • An understanding of the financial status of projects as they progress, development of cost budgets for projects, value of client relationships and be able to deliver projects with a focus on the quality is preferred.
  • Written and verbal communication skills commensurate with the position required.
  • Strong organizational skills required.
  • Revit experience required.
  • Experience with computers, specifically for word processing, spreadsheet use/creation and email required.
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and curious personalities required.
  • Ability to work well with others under deadline situations required.


Physical Requirements
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in-person.
  • Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.


Work Environment
  • We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture.
  • The office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work.


Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About HED

HED is an architecture and engineering firm that provides design and consulting services for a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, and corporate. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. HED has offices in several cities across the United States and has worked on projects around the world. The company is committed to sustainable design and has received numerous awards for its work. HED's mission is to create environments that enhance the human experience and improve the quality of life.
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