Senior Electrical Engineer
Listed on 2026-05-30
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Engineering Services Group
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 in support of a variety of markets including Data Center, Technology, Corporate/Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, Power, and/or Federal. You will coordinate and work closely with a multidisciplinary design team throughout the entire life cycle of projects from planning stages, through the development of construction documents, and construction administration.
You will be responsible for the development of construction drawings, specifications, and supporting engineering calculations, as well as the review of shop drawings during construction. You should be self‑motivated, collaborative and possess strong leadership skills with an initiative to deliver high‑quality, technically sound electrical engineering designs.
- Perform, plan, direct, and monitor work of the electrical design on large institutional/industrial projects through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project
- 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 in conjunction 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 take responsibility to incorporate agreed‑upon changes into the 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 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 is a must
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Sacramento/Folsom): $133,749 – $191,070 (Walnut Creek): $151,988 – $217,125
Locations:
United States-California-Folsom;
United States-California-Walnut Creek
Schedule:
Full-time
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