Senior Electrical Engineer - Venue
About The Position
The Senior Electrical Engineer guides complex electrical engineering efforts for Henderson’s Venue Sector, working on environments such as airports, convention centers, theatres, concert venues, recreation centers, gyms, collegiate and professional sports arenas, stadiums, and training facilities. The role provides advanced technical expertise, leads discipline teams, oversees project quality, mentors designers and engineers, resolves major design and construction challenges, and contributes to practice-level strategy, operations, and business development. The position leads electrical engineering design from concept through completion for complex or large-scale projects. It may include directing design documents and specifications, providing technical guidance, coordinating with clients and project teams, overseeing quality reviews, and serving as Engineer of Record when assigned. The role is expected to promote a client-centric approach, quality, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field, such as electrical, mechanical, fire protection, or architectural engineering.
- 12 or more years of relevant experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Advanced to expert proficiency in electrical engineering design, applicable codes and standards, Revit, Bluebeam, and construction processes.
- Demonstrated ability to lead discipline coordination and manage complex or large-scale project scopes.
- MEP or construction industry experience.
- High technical aptitude and ability to learn, understand, and use various systems and processes.
- Effective critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering design software applicable to the discipline or focus.
- Clear communication and willingness to ask questions.
- Accountability, reliability, and ethical behavior.
- Commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Collaboration and receptiveness to feedback.
Nice To Haves
- Additional technical certifications such as RCDD, NICET, CPD, LEED, or WELL.
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical engineering design from concept through completion for complex or large-scale projects.
- Direct or oversee preparation of design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics, and specifications.
- Develop solutions to advanced and highly complex engineering problems and provide discipline-wide technical guidance.
- Mentor and coach across teams and practices, including supervising less experienced designers and engineers.
- Participate in or lead staffing recommendations, training initiatives, and technical strategy development.
- Provide quality oversight, including conducting or issuing final quality reviews to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.
- Communicate with clients, resolve conflicts, and lead responses to technical questions or design challenges.
- Lead or support strategic business development efforts and maintain key client and partner relationships.
- Serve as Engineer of Record when assigned, ensuring technical accuracy, accountability, and adherence to professional standards.
Benefits
- Flexible work hours.
- Casual dress code.
- Paid volunteer time.
- Paid parental leave.
- Health and wellness initiatives.
- Clear career path options.
- Industry-leading 401(k) match and profit sharing.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Paid training for professional development.
- Performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive insurance.
- Paid term life and disability insurance.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid time off and sick time off.
- Financial wellness and coaching program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
