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In-Office or Remote
2 Locations
120K-160K Annually
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
2 Locations
120K-160K Annually
Senior level
Designs and analyzes medium- and low-voltage power distribution and DC systems, including voltage drop, short circuit, selective coordination, and arc flash studies. Manages electrical analytical scopes, QA/QC, specifications, submittals, field verification, construction support, and client-facing coordination. Resolves system-level challenges, mentors junior staff, supports project planning, and contributes to technical standards. The role requires data center experience, independent technical delivery, and professional engineering licensure.
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Electrical Engineer - Power Distribution and Analysis

HED is looking to add an experienced team member to our group of talented Electrical Engineers. The candidate should have broad electrical engineer expertise, with a focus on power distribution system and power system analysis for medium voltage, low voltage and DC systems. Primary responsibilities will include providing voltage drop, short circuit, selective coordination and arc flash analysis for large, complex projects. Proficiency with SKM software is required. Familiarity with harmonic analysis, power quality analysis and grounding system calculation methods and other analytical software is a plus.

About HED

We are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening to (and learning from) each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.

Position Summary

This role manages analytical portions of electrical scopes, related QAQC efforts, mentors team members, and represents the discipline in client-facing settings. Individuals in this position are expected to independently deliver technical content to support early designs, confirm equipment specifications and design for construction documentation as well as prepare final analysis report and device settings during construction. In addition, this position is expected to identify and resolve system-level challenges, and contribute meaningfully to project strategy, team development, and firmwide standards.

Essential Functions:

  • Support the design and documentation of complex electrical system with power system analysis.
  • Perform key electrical engineering calculations and curate data gathering and oversea data entry into analysis software platform for systems analysis and coordinate integration of analysis results into system design.
  • Resolve system conflicts during interdisciplinary coordination by collaborating with owner and other internal/external team members. 
  • Serve as the primary electrical technical contact across internal and external project teams.
  • Support preparation of technical specifications 
  • Support team review and approval of electrical submittals, RFIs, and substitutions; coordinate detailed responses with the broader team.
  • Perform site visits, field verification, and punch walks with high autonomy; generate professional-level electrical field reports.
  • Support electrical design leadership from early concept through construction administration; Inform system technical specifications, equipment performance minimum ratings, and support documentation accuracy.
  • Perform QAQC reviews for electrical deliverables and assist in the development of project-specific electrical quality plans.
  • Mentor junior engineers and electrical designers through delegation, technical feedback, and one-on-one coaching of power system analysis.
  • Participate in scoping and resource planning for electrical analysis scope in project planning and project proposals.
  • Contribute to internal and external project meetings by presenting electrical system concepts, decisions, and trade-offs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent required. 
  • P.E. licensure required.
  • 5+ years in the AEC Industry required along with previous experience developing electrical solutions for Data Centers - required. 
  • An understanding of the financial status of projects as they progress, development of cost budgets for projects, value of client relationships and be able to deliver projects with a focus on the quality is preferred. 
  • Written and verbal communication skills commensurate with the position required.
  • Strong organizational skills required. 
  • Revit experience preferred. 
  • SKM experience preferred. 
  • Experience with computers, specifically for word processing, spreadsheet use/creation and email required. 
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and curious personalities required. 
  • Ability to work well with others under deadline situations required.

 

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in-person.
  • Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.

 

Work Environment

  • We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture. 
  • The office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work.

 

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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