Electrical Engineer III - Education

Summary

Electrical Engineers and Electrical Designers (within our Community Sector and our Education Practice) are responsible for the design, coordination, documentation, and delivery of electrical building systems for K-12 and Higher Education 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 or architectural, similar).
• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• K‑12 or Higher Education experience is strongly preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is strongly preferred, required for EOR’s.
• 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.

Denver – $96,800 to $145,200

• Flexible Work Hours
• Casual Dress Code
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health and Wellness Initiatives
• Receptive and Forward‑Thinking Leadership
• Clear Career Path Options

• Industry‑leading 401(k) match and profit sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Training for Professional Development
• Performance Bonuses
• Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance
• Paid Term Life and Disability
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Off
• Financial Wellness & Coaching Program

Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E‑Verify program.

Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment.

All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.