Lead Electrical Designer - Grocery and Distribution

Henderson Companies•Kansas City, MO

26d•$108,360 - $188,856

About The Position

Henderson is hiring a Lead Electrical Designer focused on grocery and distribution projects. The role designs advanced building systems, prepares design documents, and performs engineering calculations in coordination with project teams and multiple disciplines. The Lead Designer guides projects from concept through completion, resolves complex engineering and design challenges, and helps ensure deliverables meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements. The position provides technical leadership, mentoring, and oversight to design staff, and may include direct supervision or management. It also contributes to business development, corporate operations, risk management, quality reviews, client relationships, and project coordination. The Lead Designer communicates with clients and project partners, visits job sites to verify conditions and observe construction progress, and stays current on industry trends, technologies, codes, and standards. The position requires a relevant engineering degree and experience, or an equivalent experience pathway with a high school diploma. Henderson describes its culture as people-first and employee-owned, with a focus on innovation, sustainability, client experience, inclusion, and professional growth. The role may require occasional travel of 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.
Additional certifications or accreditations aligned with the relevant technical field are required; examples include BEMP, CPD, CDP, NICET, and RCDD.
Advanced knowledge of engineering design, the A&E industry, codes, design guides, and standards across a broad range of practices, projects, 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, as well as train others on them.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with designers at all levels.
Effective critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively on group projects 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.
Must demonstrate proficiency in the core competencies described in the job description.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
Certifications or accreditations aligned with sustainability, 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 less experienced designers and engineers, provide technical guidance, and take responsibility for the success of supervised staff.
Make project staffing recommendations and, when needed, direct technical and administrative staff.
Support Technical Managers and directors in establishing and implementing practice- or sector-level goals, policies, objectives, and standards.
Help develop tools, resources, and company practices; implement and reinforce design and engineering standards.
Oversee project and design quality through reviews and regular check-ins, potentially providing final reviews.
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 about requirements and scope throughout project delivery.
Answer client and architect questions, act as a resource, and direct or assist with fact-finding.
Visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
Resolve conflicts involving owners, architects, and contractors as needed.
Stay current on industry knowledge, emerging technologies, trends, codes, and standards, and share ideas for technical and process improvements.
Understand, teach, and apply Henderson design guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures.
Perform project management responsibilities in collaboration with experienced project managers, including coordinating scope, schedule, design teams, client meetings, quality, questions, and project delivery.
Perform other duties as assigned.