Electrical Engineer

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength.

HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is seeking to hire an Electrical Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services (BES) team in the Chicago / Rosemont office. Our team is looking for a candidate to design data centers for the top technology companies in the world. This person will have the opportunity to partner within our other market sectors including but not limited to Water/Wastewater, Federal, Industrial, and Commercial projects.

We have a team with diverse experience and are actively seeking candidates with experience within one or more of the markets we serve. This individual should also have a desire to mentor and train younger electrical engineers.

Primary Responsibilities

As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading a team and designing projects from start to finish. This will include coordinating and working closely with clients, project managers, electrical team members, architects, other engineering disciplines, contractors, marketing members, and all other team members. You will be responsible for developing construction documents, specifications, engineering calculations, and performing RFI responses, shop drawing reviews, site investigation and overall construction administration.

Passion, self-motivation, and strong leadership skills are a must to deliver technically excellent design solutions for our clients.

Responsibilities include:

• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• Previous experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

United States-Indiana-Indianapolis

Full-time

Regular

Feb 17, 2025

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.

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