Senior Electrical Engineer

Overview

HDR is an employee-owned company focused on creating a welcoming environment where everyone is valued and respected. We foster diversity, equity, and inclusion and seek to make a positive impact on the world. Our Building Engineering Services Group designs critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration.

This role offers the opportunity to lead innovation, engineering impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

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

You will develop construction drawings, specifications, and supporting engineering calculations, and review shop drawings during construction. You should be self-motivated, collaborative, and possess strong leadership skills with initiative to deliver high-quality, technically sound electrical designs.

• Perform, plan, direct, and monitor the electrical design on large institutional/industrial projects through schematic design development and contract document phase
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Coordinate electrical team staffing and workload to complete the project on schedule
• Conduct work sessions at the project site with the Project Manager and other disciplines
• Review electrical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
• Write/edit electrical specifications and select equipment, electrical systems and devices
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and incorporate 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

• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
• Working familiarity with Revit MEP
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED
• Masters degree

• Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems
• Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, and electrical design software
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

HDR is our company. We build on each other s life experiences and perspectives to enable great things every day, shaping our collaborative culture, trust, and connection to clients and communities.

As employee owners, we all contribute to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

We have eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) to foster belonging and engagement. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee ownership, health, and performance, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The compensation range varies by location and experience. (Stated benefits apply to full-time regular positions; temporary and part-time roles may be eligible for limited benefits.)

Primary

Location:

United States-California-Folsom;
Other Locations: United States-California-Walnut Creek;
Industry: Building Engineering;
Schedule: Full-time;
Employee Status: Regular;
Business Class: Building Electrical;
Job Posting: Apr 18, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to employment equity and are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories. For more information, see