Senior & Lead Electrical Designers & Engineers

Company Overview

At Henderson, we’re about more than just buildings. We’re about the people, experiences, and potential found inside. We’re a company of problem‑solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and the ability to develop out‑of‑the‑box solutions. We love the process of bringing buildings to life and are changing the industry by integrating the building design and construction process.

Electrical Engineers and Electrical Designers are responsible for the design, coordination, documentation, and delivery of electrical building systems for various environments. Depending on experience level, individuals may perform engineering calculations, prepare and review design documents, coordinate with project teams, manage tasks or projects, provide technical leadership, mentor others, and support business development activities. All team members are expected to uphold a client‑centric mindset, demonstrate quality and integrity, and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and continuously learning environment.

• Power Systems Design & Distribution
• Medium Voltage Design
• Emergency & Standby Power Generation
• Lighting Systems & Controls Design
• Lightning Protection
• Grounding Design
• Fault Current & Overcurrent Coordination Studies
• Arc Flash Studies
• Emergency Egress Illumination
• Solar & Wind Power Design

Responsible for guiding complex and multidisciplinary electrical engineering efforts. This role provides advanced technical expertise, leads discipline teams, oversees project quality, mentors designers and engineers, resolves major design and construction challenges, and contributes to practice‑level strategy, operations, and business development.

• Lead electrical engineering design from concept through completion for complex or large‑scale projects.
• Direct or oversee the preparation of design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Develop solutions to advanced and highly complex engineering problems, providing discipline‑wide technical guidance.
• Serve as a mentor and coach across teams and practices, including supervising less experienced designers and engineers.
• Participate in or lead staffing recommendations, training initiatives, and technical strategy development.
• Provide quality oversight, including conducting and/or issuing final quality reviews to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.
• Communicate with clients, resolve conflicts, and provide leadership in responding to technical questions or design challenges.
• Lead or support strategic business development efforts and maintain key client and partner relationships.
• Serve as Engineer of Record when assigned, ensuring technical accuracy, accountability, and adherence to professional standards.

• Leadership & Influence:
  Inspires organizational culture, models integrity, and navigates ambiguity while motivating others.
• Coaching & Development:
  Mentors talent across the discipline, fosters continuous learning, and cultivates constructive feedback loops.
• Quality & Accountability:
  Drives high‑quality outcomes, holds others accountable, and reinforces standards across the discipline.
• Collaboration & Inclusion:
  Resolves conflict with diplomacy, promotes inclusive teamwork, and contributes to a collaborative environment.
• Innovation & Professional Responsibility:
  Encourages innovation, maintains financial and technical responsibility, and stays current with industry advancements.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field (electrical, mechanical, fire protection, or architectural) and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required for EORs.
• Additional technical certifications (e.g., RCDD, NICET, CPD, LEED, WELL) highly preferred.
• Advanced to expert proficiency in electrical engineering design, applicable codes and standards, Revit, Bluebeam, and construction processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead discipline coordination and manage complex or large‑scale project scopes.

Individual salaries may be higher or lower than the stated range depending on factors unrelated to the…