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Electrical Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Raleigh, NC, United States


HDR is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services team in Charlotte or Raleigh. The candidate will serve a diverse client base including Healthcare, Water/Wastewater, Science & Technology, Federal, Industrial, Mission Critical, and Commercial clients.

The Electrical Engineer will lead a team, design projects from start to finish, coordinate with clients, project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders, and develop construction documents, specifications, calculations, and perform RFIs, shop drawing reviews, site investigations, and construction administration. Passion, self‑motivation, and strong leadership skills are required to deliver technically excellent design solutions.

Responsibilities

Provide detailed designs and coordination of facilities with team members

Prepare construction documents with BIM/CADD platforms

Edit and prepare design specifications

Review fee estimates, cost opinions, and write technical documents

Perform QA/QC review of construction documents and technical reports

Select equipment using vendor software and communicate with sales representatives

Track and meet design budgets

Attend and lead design meetings with other team members

Provide construction administration service throughout all phases of construction

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing lighting and electrical systems for healthcare, laboratory, federal, water/wastewater, utility, mission critical, and commercial office facilities

Strong communication skills, self‑motivated and organized

Ability to work both independently and with a project team

Some travel required

BIM/Revit experience preferred

Local candidates preferred

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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)

Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng)

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

Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture

Primary Location
United States – North Carolina – Charlotte

Other Locations
Raleigh, North Carolina

Schedule
Full‑time

Employee Status
Regular

Job Posting
Apr 27, 2026

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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