Electrical Engineer
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Charlotte, 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
LI‑SM1
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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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
LI‑SM1
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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