HDR

Senior Electrical Engineer

HDR • $110K — $130K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical design for buildings
  • Professional Engineering license (PE or P.Eng) required
  • Extensive knowledge of electrical power, lighting, and signal design
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and electrical design software
  • Commitment to an employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate Electrical Engineers with a multidisciplinary project team
  • Establish and maintain client relations throughout project phases
  • Lead electrical aspects on multiple projects
  • Conduct code compliance reviews with governing agencies
  • Facilitate design sessions on-site with Project Manager and other disciplines
  • Manage project workload to ensure timely document completion
  • Track project finances and adjust team efforts accordingly
  • Mentor junior electrical engineering staff
  • Perform additional duties as required

Benefits

  • Participation in an employee-owned culture
  • Opportunities for mentoring and professional development
  • Involvement in diverse and challenging projects
  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
  • Engagement in client relations and marketing efforts
Full Job Description
We are searching for Senior Electrical Engineer at our downtown Chicago office. In the role of Senior Electrical Engineer, we'll count on you to:
  • Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project's development
  • Establish client relations, and participate in the marketing, design and production meetings with regard to electrical systems
  • Assume the electrical lead on many projects
  • Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
  • Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect and other disciplines
  • Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule
  • Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust the work effort with the team to ensure that the work is completed within the parameters of the agreed-upon schedule
  • Work with the Project Manager and Regional Controller for project reviews with corporate management as needed
  • Direct the activities of other electrical engineering professionals, and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed
  • Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
  • Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
  • Preference given to local candidates
Qualifications Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
  • A minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems);
  • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
  • Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems
  • Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, and electrical design software
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
Learn more about HDR
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1917
* Ladders Estimates

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