Electrical Engineering Thought Leader | Mission CriticalHarley Ellis Devereaux • Chicago, IL, US
Electrical Engineering Thought Leader | Mission Critical
Harley Ellis Devereaux • Chicago, IL, US
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[job_card.job_description]Lead and oversee electrical project team members. Monitor and guide staff to ensure a high-quality client experience as part of an integrated design team. Collaborate effectively with remote engineers and multidisciplinary teams. Ability to review, interpret, and respond to RFPs within short timeframes. Participate in client interviews and business development presentations. Support project budgeting and scoping with an understanding of electrical system impacts on cost models. Create and drive the electrical design process from schematics through construction administration, including preparation and maintenance of discipline work plans. Participate in early-stage design charrettes to identify challenges and opportunities. Develop and document electrical system concepts, including one-line diagrams, load calculations, and panel schedules. Prepare and maintain an Electrical Basis of Design Journal throughout project lifecycle, including applicable code research. Conduct product and material research to support design intent. Act as electrical discipline lead on assigned projects. Coordinate with other discipline leads to ensure comprehensive, high-quality deliverables. Attend client meetings and represent HED as necessary. Respond promptly to client inquiries and support construction administration activities such as RFIs and submittal reviews. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Actively engage in a collaborative, integrated team environment. Mentor support engineers and designers, guiding their professional growth. Participate in refining and improving internal standards, workflows, and documentation. Provide performance feedback and foster a culture of learning and recognition. Contribute to in-house training programs and knowledge-sharing efforts. Represent HED in industry-related organizations, technical panels, and conferences. Provide recognition to staff members observed doing superior work. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Required) Professional Engineering (PE) license (Required) Minimum of 10 years' experience in the A / E industry, with significant focus on mission critical / data center work . Extensive knowledge of electrical design services from conceptual design to project closeout. Skilled in Revit and other electrical design tools. Familiarity with short circuit, arc flash, and coordination studies (e.g., SKM or ETAP). IES-VE modeling experience preferred. LEED Accredited Professional preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated leadership, delegation, and team development capabilities. Strong organizational and planning skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to travel to and from project sites for meetings and field assessments. Capability to perform site observations and evaluations. Proficient with tools used for documentation and communication. Adequate visual acuity for detailed design and documentation tasks.
Job Description
Job Description
Electrical Engineering Thought Leader | Mission Critical
HED is looking to add an experienced team member to our group of talented Electrical Engineers. The person filling this role will be responsible for developing national program-level electrical design solutions directly with clients, while managing the electrical project design team from schematic design through construction administration. They will also provide leadership and mentorship to engineering staff within the electrical discipline. Mission critical / data center experience from an electrical engineering perspective will be needed for this role. Position can be located either close to one of our offices or remote.
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 : PROJECT RELATED
Knowledge
- Extensive experience in mission critical / data center electrical systems , including medium and low-voltage power distribution, emergency power systems (UPS, generators), and branch circuitry.
- Experience engaging and advising clients on critical infrastructure design and performance goals.
- Strong understanding of electrical redundancy , reliability , and scalability in high-availability environments.
- Familiarity with sustainable design approaches , energy efficiency, and system commissioning.
- Ability to research and apply national electrical codes (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, etc.) across U.S. jurisdictions.
- Experience coordinating with AHJs and utility providers .
Team Engagement
Pursuit Skills
Project Skills
TYPICAL DUTIES : NON-PROJECT RELATED
Qualifications
Physical Requirements
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