Electrical - Lead Engineer - Venue

Henderson Companies•Nashville, TN

2d•$108,360 - $219,600

About The Position

Henderson is hiring an Electrical Lead Engineer to design advanced building systems, prepare design documents, and perform engineering calculations in coordination with project teams and multiple disciplines. The role leads project and design efforts from concept through completion and produces solutions to complex engineering and design challenges. It also trains, mentors, and provides technical leadership to design staff, with possible direct supervision or management responsibilities. The Lead Engineer supports business development, corporate operations, and risk management. The position builds and maintains relationships with strategic partners and customers, participates in professional events, communicates with clients throughout project delivery, and helps resolve issues involving owners, architects, and contractors. Project management work includes coordinating scope, schedules, design teams, client meetings, quality, and project delivery in collaboration with experienced project managers. The role may require serving as an Engineer of Record, with the associated oversight and accountability for signing and sealing projects. The engineer is expected to maintain technical knowledge, follow Henderson’s standards and procedures, and promote quality, collaboration, inclusion, innovation, and client satisfaction. Occasional travel may be required, estimated at 10–15%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and 9 years of relevant experience, or 10 years of experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required; may count toward one year of relevant experience.
Additional certifications or accreditations aligned with the relevant technical field (examples include BEMP, CPD, CDP, NICET, and RCDD).
Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, the A&E industry, codes, design guides, and standards across a broad range of practices, projects, and/or program types.
Knowledge of earned value, contracts, and construction processes and methods.
Proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam Revu.
High technical aptitude and ability to learn, understand, and use systems and processes, and train others on them.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including clear and concise communication with designers at all levels.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and lead less experienced designers, as well as work independently when needed.
Ability to adapt to changing work environments, priorities, and organizational needs.
Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and adjust to coaching.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering design software applicable to the discipline or focus.
Self-starter who is proactive and willing to teach, manage, or help others as needed.
Proficiency in the core competencies described in the job posting.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
Certifications and accreditations aligned with sustainability backgrounds, such as CDP, LEED, or WELL.

Responsibilities

Prepare or direct the preparation of design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics, and specifications.
Lead project and design efforts from concept design through completion.
Review shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
Research and recommend feasible systems and equipment, and evaluate products for their applications.
Develop solutions to complex engineering problems and design challenges, directly or in an advisory capacity.
Ensure drawings, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
Advise and mentor designers and engineers, provide oversight and technical guidance, and take responsibility for the success of supervised staff.
Recommend project staffing and, as needed, direct technical and administrative staff.
Help establish and implement practice- or sector-level goals, policies, objectives, and standards; contribute to company tools, resources, and practices.
Implement and reinforce design and engineering standards and oversee project quality through reviews and check-ins, including final reviews when applicable.
Develop and maintain relationships with strategic partners and customers to support and expand business opportunities.
Participate in client, company, and industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
Promote a client-centric approach and communicate with clients to develop and coordinate requirements and scope of work, maintaining proactive communication throughout projects.
Anticipate and answer questions from clients and architects, direct fact-finding, and assist others in responding to inquiries.
Visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
Resolve conflicts involving owners, architects, and contractors as needed.
Keep current with industry knowledge, emerging technologies, trends, codes, and standards; share information and suggestions for technical and process improvements.
Understand, teach, and apply Henderson’s design guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures.
Perform project-management responsibilities with experienced project managers, including coordinating emails, scope, schedules, design teams, client meetings, quality, client responses, and project delivery.
When applicable, perform the responsibilities associated with a PE license and Engineer of Record designation, including engineering decisions, project oversight, and accountability for signing and sealing.
Perform other duties as assigned.