Venue - Lead Electrical Designer
Henderson Companies, Kansas City, MO, United States
Job Description
Position : Electrical Engineer – Venue Sector
Location : Lenexa, Kansas (Remote work available)
Summary Electrical Engineers and Electrical Designers will design, coordinate, document, and deliver electrical building systems for venues such as airports, convention centers, theatres, concert venues, recreation centers, gyms, sports arenas, stadiums, and training facilities. Responsibilities include engineering calculations, design document review, project coordination, task or project management, technical leadership, mentorship, and business development support.
Position Summary Responsible for guiding complex electrical engineering efforts. This 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.
Key Responsibilities
Lead electrical engineering design from concept through completion for complex or large‑scale projects.
Direct or oversee the preparation of design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics, and specifications.
Develop solutions to advanced and highly complex engineering problems, providing discipline‑wide technical guidance.
Serve as a 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 and/or issuing final quality reviews to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.
Communicate with clients, resolve conflicts, and provide leadership in responding 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.
Core Competencies
Leadership & Influence: Inspires organizational culture, models integrity, and navigates ambiguity while motivating others.
Coaching & Development: Mentors talent across the discipline, fosters continuous learning, and cultivates constructive feedback loops.
Quality & Accountability: Drives high‑quality outcomes, holds others accountable, and reinforces standards across the discipline.
Collaboration & Inclusion: Resolves conflict with diplomacy, promotes inclusive teamwork, and contributes to a collaborative environment.
Innovation & Professional Responsibility: Encourages innovation, maintains financial and technical responsibility, and stays current with industry advancements.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field (electrical, mechanical, fire protection, or architectural).
9+ years of relevant experience.
Additional technical certifications (e.g., RCDD, NICET, CPD, LEED, WELL) highly preferred.
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/Construction Industry experience.
High technical aptitude: ability to learn, understand and utilize various systems and processes.
Effective critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and engineering design software applicable to your 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.
Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Casual Dress Code
Paid Volunteer Time
Paid Parental Leave
Health and Wellness Initiatives
Forward‑Thinking Leadership
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 Coverage
Paid Term Life and Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off and Sick Time
Financial Wellness & Coaching Program
Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program.
Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment.
All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.
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Summary Electrical Engineers and Electrical Designers will design, coordinate, document, and deliver electrical building systems for venues such as airports, convention centers, theatres, concert venues, recreation centers, gyms, sports arenas, stadiums, and training facilities. Responsibilities include engineering calculations, design document review, project coordination, task or project management, technical leadership, mentorship, and business development support.
Position Summary Responsible for guiding complex electrical engineering efforts. This 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.
Key Responsibilities
Lead electrical engineering design from concept through completion for complex or large‑scale projects.
Direct or oversee the preparation of design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics, and specifications.
Develop solutions to advanced and highly complex engineering problems, providing discipline‑wide technical guidance.
Serve as a 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 and/or issuing final quality reviews to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.
Communicate with clients, resolve conflicts, and provide leadership in responding 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.
Core Competencies
Leadership & Influence: Inspires organizational culture, models integrity, and navigates ambiguity while motivating others.
Coaching & Development: Mentors talent across the discipline, fosters continuous learning, and cultivates constructive feedback loops.
Quality & Accountability: Drives high‑quality outcomes, holds others accountable, and reinforces standards across the discipline.
Collaboration & Inclusion: Resolves conflict with diplomacy, promotes inclusive teamwork, and contributes to a collaborative environment.
Innovation & Professional Responsibility: Encourages innovation, maintains financial and technical responsibility, and stays current with industry advancements.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field (electrical, mechanical, fire protection, or architectural).
9+ years of relevant experience.
Additional technical certifications (e.g., RCDD, NICET, CPD, LEED, WELL) highly preferred.
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/Construction Industry experience.
High technical aptitude: ability to learn, understand and utilize various systems and processes.
Effective critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and engineering design software applicable to your 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.
Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Casual Dress Code
Paid Volunteer Time
Paid Parental Leave
Health and Wellness Initiatives
Forward‑Thinking Leadership
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 Coverage
Paid Term Life and Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off and Sick Time
Financial Wellness & Coaching Program
Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program.
Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment.
All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.
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