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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?
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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 centres 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.
About The Role
As an Electrical Engineer you will have the opportunity to design and develop detailed electrical systems on a range of projects which include but not limited to; Data Centers, commercial Offices, mixed-use developments, industrial and healthcare. Carry out detailed design and calculations in accordance with industry guides. Assist and prepare specifications, reports and drawings to the design programme. You will become an integral part of the design team, taking responsibility and ownership for elements of design production. Supporting the team’s common goal.
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About You
We are looking for someone who is personable, self-starter with the ability to project a positive ‘can do’ professional attitude at all times maintaining good working relationships. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines being able to establish excellent working rapport within the team, business and with clients.
Responsibilities
In the role of Electrical Engineer we'll count on you to:
- Assist Senior Engineers with detailed design tasks and drawing production on data centre and other projects.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical designs smoothly into overall projects.
- 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.
Required Qualifications
- BEng, MSc or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services or relevant subject.
- Minimum 3yrs industry experience in Electrical Design.
- Electrical design experience working on Data Center/Data Centre/Mission Critical projects is ESSENTIAL.
- Previous experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems).
- Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, and Revit.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
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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.
Primary Location
United Kingdom-England-London
Other Locations
United Kingdom-England-Manchester, United Kingdom-England-Croydon, United Kingdom-Scotland-Glasgow, United Kingdom-England-Berkhamsted
Industry
Building Engineering
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Business Class
Building Electrical
Job Posting
Nov 15, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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