Electrical Designer

Job summary

The Electrical Designer will lead electrical design efforts for large-scale data center and TMT projects, ensuring compliance with codes and project schedules. They will also conduct site work sessions, perform QA/QC on team deliverables, and manage construction contract administration.

Job details

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? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 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. In the role of Electrical Designer, we'll count on you to: Provide electrical design and coordinate electrical design team on large data center/technology/media/telecommunication (TMT) projects through the schematic design development and contract document phases Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance Coordinate workload to complete the document on schedule Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines Review electrical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines Write/edit electrical specifications and select equipment, electrical systems and devices Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents Provide construction contract administration as needed Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Electrical Engineers, Electrical Coordinators or Technicians Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications A minimum of 5 years experience in electrical design of Data Center and/or TMT projects in North America, (lighting/power/systems) Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. Previous internship beneficial Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power Desire to pursue growth opportunities and obtain registration 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.

What you’ll do

The Electrical Designer will lead electrical design efforts for large-scale data center and TMT projects, ensuring compliance with codes and project schedules. They will also conduct site work sessions, perform QA/QC on team deliverables, and manage construction contract administration.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering and possess an Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. A minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design for data centers or TMT projects is required, along with proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.

Benefits

• Employee-owned culture
• Inclusive environment
• Employee network groups

Listed skills

• AutoCAD · Preferred
• Project Coordination · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Electrical design
• Data center design
• TMT project management
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• SKM
• AGI
• Easy Power
• Code compliance
• Construction contract administration
• QA/QC
• Electrical specifications
• Project coordination
• Power systems
• Lighting design
• Project Management
• Electrical Engineering
• Innovation
• Resilience
• Microsoft Office
• Autodesk Revit
• Creativity
• Computer Literacy
• Built Environment
• Construction
• Telecommunications
• Schematic Diagrams
• Contract Management
• Change Orders
• Civil Engineering
• Quality Control
• Electrical Systems
• Data Centers
• Architectural Engineering
• Electric Power Systems
• SKM (Power System Software)
• Executive Sponsor
• Engineer in Training
• High Dynamic Range

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Energy
• Technology
• Electrical Designer
• Draughtspersons
• Electrical and Electronics Drafters

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