Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Engineering

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We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience.

We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

In the role of Senior Electrical Engineer, we'll count on you to:

* Be a lead for the BES electrical engineering section in the New England region. Primary responsibilities include the design and technical review of facility-level electrical engineering for medium-voltage and low-voltage systems, including power distribution systems, emergency generators, UPS systems, lighting fixtures and controls, fire alarm/security systems, and motor controls. Responsibilities also include conducting and authoring power system studies (short circuit, load flow, and arc flash).

* Expertly apply knowledge of commonly used electrical engineering and design concepts, principles, best practices, codes, and guidelines related to electrical engineering industry.

* Lead the work of the electrical BES design team throughout all project phases ranging from feasibility studies, programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, construction administration, commissioning, and project close-out.

* Produce complete design packages including basis of design, contract drawings, and construction specifications to fit project requirements.

* Design full low and medium voltage electrical systems, including normal power, emergency power, battery backup, lighting, fire alarm, and security/communication systems.

* Design interior and exterior lighting systems including associated controls utilizing industry standard lighting design software such as AGi
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* Prepare electrical load analysis for each stage of design.

* Prepare detailed project electrical systems drawings including power/lighting floor plans, single line diagrams, equipment/lighting fixture schedules, panel board schedules, design details, grounding plans, and site power/lighting.

* Visit project sites as requested to verify existing conditions and monitor construction progress / prepare field observation reports.

* Conduct facility infrastructure assessments, infrastructure/utility master planning, field surveys, and code / energy evaluations.

* Provide support for generation of cost estimates and participate with project BIM coordination to resolve coordination conflicts as required.

* Conduct virtual / on-site work sessions for projects in conjunction with other disciplines, owners, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders including developing and delivering presentations as required.

* Coordinate and assist affected disciplines with project addenda, RFIs, change proposal requests, and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents.

* In conjunction with construction management support, assist in coordinating all phases of engineering, construction, and inspection; resolving field problems through interpretation of contract documents and amendments; reviewing and approving shop drawings; approving invoices for payment; recommending actions to be taken to maintain projects on schedule and within budget.

* Support the development and mentorship of junior electrical engineers within HDR.

* Using computer-based programs such as SKM Power Tools, perform electrical system calculations, including load analysis, short circuit calculations, protective device coordination studies, and arc flash studies.

* Support the creation of life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) reports to select the most life cycle cost…