Electrical Engineer

Role Overview

HDR is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services Business Group in the Walnut Creek or Folsom, CA office. The role focuses on electrical design of facilities across markets including Technology, Corporate/Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, Power and Federal. You will coordinate with a multidisciplinary design team throughout the project life cycle—from planning stages to construction documents and construction administration.

Responsibilities include preparing construction drawings, specifications, supporting engineering calculations, and reviewing shop drawings during construction. The position requires a self‑motivated, collaborative leader with a drive to deliver high‑quality, technically sound electrical engineering designs.

• Perform, plan, direct and monitor the work of the electrical design team on small to mid‑sized institutional/industrial projects through schematic design development and contract document phase.
• Review electrical documents for conflict with all disciplines.
• Write and edit electrical specifications and select equipment, electrical systems and devices.
• Assist with designs for upgrades, expansions of medium and low voltage distribution, and green‑field design.
• Prepare electrical design (plans and specifications) per NFPA 70 for systems such as switch gear, pumping plants, pumps, lighting, HVAC, fire protection detection and suppression panels, and other miscellaneous loads.
• Engineer physical design (above and below grade) for conduit and cable routing in sufficient detail to construct.
• Produce drawings, markups, back‑checks for electrical equipment/conduit arrangement drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams; specify conduit and cable, and prepare supporting calculations.
• Perform site surveys and verify installation.
• Perform power system studies, including arc flash assessment.
• Perform engineering calculations, recommend design options, and assist in preparing engineering procedures and specifications.
• Perform data processing and statistical analysis; develop data plots and graphs.
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Coordinate workload to complete documents on schedule.
• Conduct work sessions at the project site with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, ensuring incorporation of agreed changes into project documents.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Electrical Engineers, Electrical Coordinators or Technicians.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Minimum of 5 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting, power, systems).
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required.

• 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 recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license).
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short‑term 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.

Estimated salary range: $92,323.00 – $ annually, depending on skills, experience, education and geographic location.

Primary:
United States – California – Folsom
Other:
United States – California – Walnut Creek

June 30, 2025