Sr Electrical Project Engineer

HGA • Minneapolis, MN

16d • $132,000 - $156,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

HGA is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join its Minneapolis, Minnesota, or Milwaukee, Wisconsin, team. The role contributes to interdisciplinary design projects across building types including healthcare, performing arts, workspaces, government, and campus electrical distribution. The engineer leads electrical design teams and helps deliver high-quality, integrated, sustainable design solutions.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in electrical engineering.
• 15+ years of experience designing power systems for healthcare, commercial, cultural, government, industrial, higher education, and campus energy system projects.
• Professional licensure is required.
• Documented electrical-design experience with a consulting engineering firm or architecture and engineering firm.
• Expertise in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and understanding of applicable city, state, and federal requirements.
• Working knowledge of Revit.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with electrical analysis software such as SKM, Easy Power, or Helioscope.
• Knowledge of current sustainable technologies applicable to commercial electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of electrical engineers, designers, and BIM specialists.
• Write scopes of work for electrical design based on preliminary review and client meetings.
• Prepare design-team workplans based on project scope and team-member skillsets.
• Assess project requirements, break projects into tasks, and work with the design team to determine scope, budget, and staffing.
• Prepare engineering opinions of probable cost for electrical systems and review contractor cost estimates.
• Collaborate with owners to define project requirements; perform building load calculations; analyze power distribution; size equipment; and edit specifications.
• Prepare engineering studies and schematic designs for new systems, and analyze the operation of existing systems.
• Present complex engineering analysis clearly and effectively to owners and design teams.
• Review drawings and documents for compliance with company design and production standards, codes, owner requirements, design standards, and HGA quality expectations.
• Work with the building performance team to integrate alternative energy sources into electrical distribution systems.
• Oversee, guide, and direct a team responsible for Revit production.
• Assist with the education and development of design staff and serve as a resource for questions.

Benefits

• Annual bonus and success sharing bonus program for eligible employees working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis.
• 401(k) guaranteed contribution.
• Paid parental leave.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance plans.
• PTO.
• Short- and long-term disability programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior