Electrical Engineer

HDR•Chicago, IL

30d•Onsite

About The Position

HDR is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its Building Engineering Services team in the Indianapolis office. The role focuses on electrical design for data centers serving leading technology companies, with opportunities to contribute to Water/Wastewater, Federal, Industrial, and Commercial projects. The engineer will design electrical systems through all project phases and coordinate with clients, project managers, electrical team members, architects, other engineering disciplines, contractors, marketing staff, and other project participants. The position also includes mentoring and training younger electrical engineers. The engineer will develop construction documents, specifications, and engineering calculations; respond to RFIs; review shop drawings; conduct site investigations; and provide construction administration. The role calls for passion, self-motivation, and strong leadership to deliver technically excellent design solutions. HDR describes its work as collaborative and highlights its employee-owned culture and commitment to an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
Previous experience in electrical design of buildings, including lighting, power, and systems.
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered, such as a PE or P.Eng license.
Strong computer skills using AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI, and Easy Power.
Commitment to being an active participant in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

Provide detailed design and coordinate facilities with team members.
Prepare construction documents using BIM/CADD platforms.
Edit and prepare design specifications.
Review fee estimates and cost opinions, and write technical documents.
Perform QA/QC reviews of construction documents and technical reports.
Select equipment using vendor software and communicate with sales representatives.
Track and meet design budgets.
Perform load calculations.
Attend and lead design meetings with team members.
Provide construction administration services throughout all phases of construction.
Visit project sites as requested or contractually required to monitor construction progress and prepare field observation reports.
Perform field work and verify existing conditions when required.
Coordinate electrical design work with clients, project managers, electrical team members, architects, other engineering disciplines, contractors, marketing members, and other team members.
Mentor and train younger electrical engineers.