Low Voltage​/Telecom Specialist

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking:
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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 to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience.

• Strong general engineering knowledge of either the telecommunication (Horizontal/Backbone cabling and pathways) or electronic security systems (access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, etc.) and operational coordination with commercial hardware.
• Meet with project clients to evaluate, define and review customer needs/objectives and ensure those requirements are met within the project design.
• Define and develop complete project related construction documents to include all design documents (SD, DD, CD) to show design intent, project specifications and assist with system related activities within all construction administration (CA) activities.
• Coordinate with integrated, multidisciplinary project teams to develop functional requirements, system designs and other project related requirements.
• Develop alternative system design concepts, feasibility and trade‑off studies and value‑added engineering when required for projects.
• Maintain knowledge of current industry product offerings and research new emerging technologies.
• Assist in problem resolution and technical troubleshooting when field support is needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• 4 years of related work experience.
• “Can‑Do” and problem‑solving mindset.
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks independently, on schedule and under budget.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to work in a high‑velocity environment managing multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and workmanship quality.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD is a bonus; must be able to learn new applications quickly.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings and design standards and practices.
• Strong desire for continuous learning and professional education.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Preference given to local candidates.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

United States – Minnesota – Saint Louis Park

Full‑time

Regular

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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