Electrical Engineer

Experience Required

7 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for the electrical design through all phases of the project. This will include coordinating and working closely with clients, project managers, electrical team members, architects, other engineering disciplines, contractors, marketing members, and all other team members. You will be responsible for developing construction documents, specifications, engineering calculations, and performing RFI responses, shop drawing reviews, site investigation and overall construction administration. Passion, self-motivation, and strong leadership skills are a must to deliver technically excellent design solutions for our clients.

Responsibilites Include:

Providing detailed design and coordination of facilities with team members.

Preparing construction documents with BIM/CADD platforms.

Editing and preparing design specifications and selecting equipment, electrical systems, and devices.

Selecting equipment using vendor software and communicating with sales reps.

Tracking and meeting design budgets.

Performing load calculations.

Attending design meetings with other team members.

Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers, EITs, and BIM Specialists with the balance of the multidisciplinary team throughout the entire project's development.

Design support during construction, including field observations, submittal & shop drawing review, and Request for Information (RFI) support.

Providing construction administration services throughout all phases of construction.

Visit Project Sites as requested or as contractually required to monitor construction progress and prepare field observation reports.

Perform fieldwork and verify existing conditions as required.

Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

7+ years of experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems).

Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm is desired.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis

Previous experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location:United States-Kentucky-Louisville

Other Locations:United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown

Industry:Building Engineering

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Building Electrical

Job Posting:Dec 30, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, s exual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law.

CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.

At HDR, health and safety matters.

For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy.

If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver's license and compliance with our vehicle policy.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

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