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Electrical Engineering Technical Lead

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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?

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 Senior Electrical Technical Lead, you will have opportunity to:

• Coordinate the Electrical work with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project's development
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, design and production meetings regarding electrical systems
• Assume the electrical lead on projects
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions with the Project Manager, Project Architect and other disciplines
• Monitor project development and financials with project lead to coordinate and adjust the work effort with the team so work is completed within the parameters of the agreed upon budget and schedule
• Work with the Project Manager and Regional Controller on project reviews with corporate management as needed
• Direct the activities of other electrical engineering professionals and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed
• Perform other duties as needed
• Market sector focused expertise. Be a resource for the team working on projects in the market sector.
• Professional society involvement. Track opportunities for conferences, presentations, etc. to establish HDR as an active, trusted expert in the market sector. Doesn’t have to be the one presenting all the time but needs to make sure HDR isn’t missing an opportunity.
• Understand market sector and design trends in the Area. Are opportunities growing or shrinking?
• Work with Team Leads and Business Class Leads (BCL) for staffing to meet the market sector projections and work on hand.
• Work with BCL to identify key personnel, unique challenges, etc. as we are pursuing projects. Do high level work planning to identify roles and buckets of hours expected for the project.
• Identify tools, resources, process improvements that would be of benefit to projects in the market sector.
• Lead project charettes and project reviews for projects in their market sectors.
• Leading training and mentoring on technical growth in their market sector.
• Be able to support other HDR areas and alternate business groups for their market sector. Serve as a technical resource to HDR.
• Lead cross business class collaboration in their market sector.
• Be available for proposal (pursuit) writing and fee preparation for your specific market.
• Be involved with project interviews, when necessary.
• Be involved with candidate interviews and hiring process, when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering License
• 10+ years’ experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering or related field of study or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 15 years of engineering experience in the discipline to be supported
• Aptitude and demonstrated hands-on experience with computer applications specific to the discipline to be supported
• Extensive knowledge of industry standards specific to the discipline being supported
• Proven ability to work in multi-disciplinary environments
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Minnesota: $113,631 - $162,330

Primary Location:

United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Other Locations:

United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Minnesota-St. Paul

Industry:

Building Engineering

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

Business Class:

Building Electrical

Job Posting:

May 7, 2026