Senior Electrical Engineer

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience.

We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

• Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project's development

• Establish client relations, and participate in the marketing, design and production meetings with regard to electrical systems

• Assume the electrical lead on many projects

• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance

• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect and other disciplines

• Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule

• Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust the work effort with the team to ensure that the work is completed within the parameters of the agreed-upon schedule

• Work with the Project Manager and Regional Controller for project reviews with corporate management as needed

• Direct the activities of other electrical engineering professionals, and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed

• Perform other duties as needed

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis

• Expertise in electrical design for water and wastewater treatment facilities

• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired

• 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)

• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example:
  Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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

Primary

Location:

United States-Kentucky-Louisville

Other Locations:
United States-Tennessee-Brentwood, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular