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Electrical Designer - Mission Critical

Electrical Designer - Mission Critical

Harley Ellis DevereauxChicago, IL, US
7 days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job Description

Electrical Designer - Mission Critical

Our Electrical Engineering team is looking to add an experienced team member to our group of talented engineers. The person filling this position will be responsible for the design and technical systems for large, complex projects from schematics through construction administration. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in the design and construction of Mission Critical (Data centers) facilities.

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

The Electrical Designer is a seasoned contributor with advanced Revit expertise, proven documentation skills, and growing leadership capability. This role balances deep technical contributions with oversight responsibilities, including mentorship, QAQC, and project coordination. The Electrical Designer operates independently on complex electrical tasks, delegates work to others, and acts as a key resource for electrical system integration and design strategy across the team.

Essential Functions :

  • Lead the development of medium-to-large scale electrical design packages in Revit with minimal redlines or rework.
  • Develop and enforce Revit standards, families, and workflows for electrical modeling across teams.
  • Create advanced electrical system layouts and manage complex modeling tasks independently.
  • Oversee electrical drawing production, ensuring code compliance and graphic clarity across all documents.
  • Generate and review technical documentation including primarily Division 26 specifications and report narratives.
  • Perform and validate electrical system sizing and load calculations without oversight.
  • Lead cross-discipline coordination meetings and resolve system conflicts with internal and external teams.
  • Oversee energy code compliance and ensure documentation supports lighting and power performance verification.
  • Develop and apply standard electrical calculation methods and templates for internal use.
  • Manage portions of the project scope independently, delegating drafting or research tasks to staff.
  • Estimate, track, and manage hours for self-performed and delegated electrical work.
  • Lead / oversee construction administrative duties as needed for assigned projects including, but not limited to : bid review, plan review comment responses, RFI responses, submittal reviews, field observations, punch list and owner pay application progress reviews.
  • Train and mentor team members on design practices, tools, and standards.
  • Delegate work strategically based on skill level and workload capacity of team members.
  • Lead QAQC efforts on both self-produced and delegated work, ensuring conformance to HED standards.
  • Provide constructive feedback and contribute to staff development through mentorship.
  • Act as the lead technical representative in client meetings, confidently presenting technical aspects of electrical design intent.
  • Document meeting outcomes and action items related to electrical systems clearly, sharing responsibility for technical coordination follow-up.
  • Engage in early project scoping discussions and support proposal efforts with technical narratives and fee input.
  • Travel to client meetings, existing buildings or construction sites on occasion (Local - once per week during certain phases of a project, overnight - once or twice per month).

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in directly related field or equivalent experience required .
  • Professional licensure preferred.
  • Experience with large power infrastructure projects preferred .
  • Experience with hyperscale data center projects preferred.
  • Revit experience required.
  • 5+ years of experience in the AEC industry preferred .
  • Written and verbal communication skills commensurate with the position required .
  • Strong organizational skills 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

  • Must be able to navigate active construction sites including climbing ladders to observe existing conditions and construction progress.
  • 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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