Sr Electrical Project Engineer

Senior Electrical Project Engineer – Rochester, MN

Award-winning Architecture, Engineering & Planning Firm seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join our team in Rochester, MN. This role will contribute to dynamic, interdisciplinary project teams and shape high‑performance, forward‑thinking environments across a variety of building types, including healthcare facilities, performing arts centers, dynamic work spaces, government buildings, and campus electrical distribution.

• Is an industry leader in electrical engineering and design.
• Has strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Thrives in collaborative environments.
• Is enthusiastic about delivering high‑quality, integrated design solutions.

• Lead a team of electrical engineers, designers and BIM specialists.
• Write scopes of work for electrical design based on preliminary review and meetings with the client.
• Prepare work plans for design teams based on project scope and team member skillsets.
• Assess the requirements of a project, break the project into tasks and work with the design team to determine scope, budget, and staffing.
• Prepare engineering opinions of probable cost for electrical systems and review contractor cost estimates.
• Be skilled in electrical design, collaborating with owners to define the Owner’s project requirements, conducting building load calculations, analyzing power distribution, sizing equipment, and editing specifications.
• Prepare engineering studies and schematic design for new systems and analyze operation of existing systems.
• Present complex engineering analysis clearly and effectively to owner and design teams.
• Review drawings and documents to assure compliance with company design and production standards, code compliance, Owner’s requirements, design standards and the quality expectations of HGA.
• Work with building performance team to design and integrate alternative energy sources into the electrical distribution to create sustainable designs.
• Oversee, guide, and direct a team responsible for Revit production.
• Assist in the education and development of design staff and function as a resource for questions.

• BS or MS degree in electrical engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in the design of power systems for healthcare, commercial, cultural, government, industrial, higher education, and campus energy system projects to support our 8 market segments.
• Professional licensure is required.
• Documented experience with a consulting engineering firm or A/E firm providing electrical design.
• Expertise in National Fire Protection Association Codes (NFPA) and an understanding of applicable city, state, federal codes is essential.
• Working knowledge of Revit. Familiarity with electrical analysis software (e.g., SKM, Easy Power, Helioscope) and knowledge of the current sustainable technologies applicable to the design of commercial electrical systems.

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short‑ and long‑term disability programs.

Salary range: $101,200 – $134,800 depending on qualifications and experience.