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Sr Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical

HED
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026
Senior Electrical Engineer | Mission Critical

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 mission critical projects. Primary responsibilities will include providing for the design and technical systems for large, complex projects from schematics through construction administration.

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.

Typical Duties

  • Responsible for building system concepts and documentation process from schematics through construction administration phases within the discipline.
  • It is expected that the engineer will be in regular coordination with Supervisor in project development and performance.
  • Electrical Engineer shall have a proficient knowledge of primary sectors of design including:
    • Power Distribution
    • Lighting and Controls
    • Fire Alarm
    • Specification writing and editing.
    • Energy conservation and sustainability/report technical writing.
  • Function as Project Discipline Team Leader on large, complex projects when assigned.
  • Responsible for directing and overseeing project team members within their own discipline. Level 4 is responsible for monitoring and executing team compliance with project budget.
  • Prepare and monitor project status reports.
  • Coordinate with Electrical Engineering Discipline Leader in preparing project Man-hour Estimates.
  • Prepare and document required code research for project.
  • Participate in the development of the project cost model and design to it.
  • Develop and maintain Electrical Basis of Design Journal throughout the life of the project.
  • Conduct material and product research as required for project development.
  • Attend project meetings as necessary.
  • Interface with other Project Discipline Team Leaders.
  • Respond to client questions/requests within 24 hours.
  • Document interpretation and submittal reviews during bidding and construction administration.
  • Monitor and mentor staff to produce quality architectural and engineering services within a project team concept.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Typical Duties – Non-Project Related

  • Mentor support engineers to help prepare them for greater project responsibilities.
  • Provide regular feedback to the Electrical Engineering Discipline Leader on performance of support engineers.
  • Identify opportunities to improve quality, services, and participate in the implementation.
  • Participate in in-house training activities.
  • Participate in related professional organizations and activities.
  • Contribute to department discussions on field feedback, lessons learned, new technology or developments encountered.
  • Offer recognition to those staff members observed doing excellent work and/or things beyond their job expectations.

Skills, Knowledge, Education Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and licensure required.
  • LEED Accredited preferred.
  • Revit experience
  • Minimum six years' experience in A/E industry preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional services from schematic design through project close-out, including design and technical expertise.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the coordination aspects and related requirements of all design disciplines.
  • Proficiency in short-circuit and selective coordination calculation. Utilization of EDSA, SKM or other analytical modeling software preferred.
  • Excellent written/ verbal communication and strong organizational skills.
  • Possess the ability to motivate, mentor staff, and delegate work assignments.
  • Computer and CADD/BIM literate.
  • Very detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic and flexible.
  • Ability to work well with others under deadline situations.

Physical Requirements

  • Capable of traveling to and from project sites for attending client, project and construction meetings.
  • Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation and evaluation purposes.
  • Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes.
  • Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.

Salary : $76,500 - $187,000

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