Senior Electrical Designer
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- A minimum of 5 years related industry experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
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 Designer, we'll count on you to:
- Provide electrical design and coordinate electrical design team on large data center/technology/media/telecommunication (TMT) projects through the schematic design development and contract document phases
- Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
- Coordinate workload to complete the document on schedule
- Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines
- Review electrical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
- Write/edit electrical specifications and select equipment, electrical systems and devices
- Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents
- Provide construction contract administration as needed
- Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Electrical Engineers, Electrical Coordinators or Technicians
- Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years experience in electrical design of Data Center and/or TMT projects in North America, (lighting/power/systems)
Required Qualifications
- Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experience
- A minimum of 5 years related industry experience
- Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
- Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tool
- Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
- Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
- Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Senior Electrical Designer will lead electrical design efforts for large-scale data center and TMT projects, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams through all project phases. They are responsible for ensuring code compliance, managing project schedules, conducting site work sessions, and performing quality control on electrical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must have a technical degree or equivalent industry experience, with a minimum of 5 years in electrical design for data center or TMT projects. Proficiency in 3D design software, document management systems, and a strong understanding of engineering standards and codes are required.
Skills
- Electrical design
- Data center design
- TMT projects
- 3D design software
- Document management
- 3D coordination
- Microsoft Office
- Code compliance
- Electrical specifications
- QA/QC
- Project coordination
- Lighting design
- Power systems
- Engineering concepts
Benefits
- Inclusive environment
- Employee network groups
- Supportive culture
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Technology
- Energy
Keywords
- Electrical Design
- Data Center
- TMT
- Telecommunications
- Infrastructure
- 3D Design
- Document Management
- 3D Coordination
- Microsoft Office
- Code Compliance
- Electrical Specifications
- Construction Administration
- QA/QC
- Lighting
- Power Systems
- Engineering
- Sustainability
- Project Management
- RFIs
- Change Orders
- Schematic Design
- Contract Documents
- Building Engineering
- Technology
- Media