Electrical Engineer

2 days ago


Chicago IL United States HDR, Inc. Full time

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is seeking to hire an Electrical Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services (BES) team in the Chicago / Rosemont office. Our team is looking for a candidate to design data centers for the top technology companies in the world. This person will have the opportunity to partner within our other market sectors including but not limited to Water/Wastewater, Federal, Industrial, and Commercial projects. We have a team with diverse experience and are actively seeking candidates with experience within one or more of the markets we serve. This individual should also have a desire to mentor and train younger electrical engineers.

Primary Responsibilities

As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading a team and designing projects from start to finish. 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.

Responsibilities include:

  1. Providing detailed design and coordination of facilities with team members
  2. Preparing construction documents with BIM/CADD platforms
  3. Editing and preparing design specifications
  4. Reviewing fee estimates and cost opinions and writing technical documents
  5. Performing QA/QC review of construction documents and technical reports
  6. Selecting equipment using vendor software and communicating with sales reps
  7. Tracking and meeting design budgets
  8. Performing load calculations
  9. Attending and leading design meetings with other team members
  10. Providing construction administration services throughout all phases of construction

Required Qualifications

  1. Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
  2. 5 years of engineering experience
  3. Successful history of designing electrical systems for various types of projects preferably in one or more of the following: water/wastewater, federal, utility, and commercial office facilities.
  4. PE
  5. Strong communication, self-motivation, and organizational skills
  6. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
  7. Capability of working both independently and with a project team
  8. Availability for occasional travel
  9. A good attitude toward, and commitment to, our employee-owned culture
  10. BIM/Revit experience is highly preferred, but not required

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Chicago

Other Locations: United States-Indiana-Indianapolis, United States-Illinois-Rosemont

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Building Electrical

Job Posting: Oct 15, 2024

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