Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

HDR specializes in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. We design high‑performance buildings and smart infrastructure, bringing together multidisciplinary teams of scientists, economists, builders, and artists. We believe diversity is our greatest strength and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer.

As a member of HDR’s Building Engineering Services (BES) Team in the Indianapolis office, you will design data centers for the world’s leading technology companies. You will collaborate across multiple market sectors—including Water/Wastewater, Federal, Industrial, and Commercial projects—and mentor junior engineers.

• Providing detailed design and coordination of facilities with team members
• Preparing construction documents with BIM/CADD platforms
• Editing and preparing design specifications
• Reviewing fee estimates and cost opinions and writing technical documents
• Performing QA/QC review of construction documents and technical reports
• Selecting equipment using vendor software and communicating with sales reps
• Tracking and meeting design budgets
• Performing load calculations
• Attending and leading design meetings with other team members
• Providing construction administration services throughout all phases of construction
• Visiting project sites as required to monitor construction progress and prepare field observation reports
• Performing field work and verification of existing conditions

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• Previous experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting, power, systems)
• Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) recognized by the licensing board in the position’s location
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI, and Easy Power
• Commitment to active participation in HDR’s employee‑owned culture

Location:

Chicago, IL and Indianapolis, IN

Schedule:

Full‑time
Employee Status:
Regular
Industry: Building Engineering
Business Class:
Building Electrical
Job Posting Date:
Dec 30 2025

Medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. Compensation range for full‑time roles varies by skills, experience, education, and geography.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management, Consulting, Engineering
• Industries:
  Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Architecture and Planning