Electrical Engineer - HGA

Are you looking to join a vibrant architectural and engineering firm where you can contribute to a range of design projects, from healthcare facilities to performing arts centers and government buildings? HGA may be the perfect fit for you.

We are an award-winning architecture, engineering, and planning firm with exciting opportunities for a talented Electrical Engineer in our Minneapolis or Milwaukee offices. At HGA, we cultivate an environment that values diversity of thought, background, and experience, creating new energy and innovation. Your curiosity, creativity, and unique insights can make a meaningful impact every day—affecting your colleagues, our clients, and the communities that inhabit the spaces we design.

We believe that equity is a fundamental part of who we are. Our goal is to ensure every employee can bring their authentic self to work, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration. If you have a passion for exceptional design and a desire for growth, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us!

1. Assess the requirements of a project, break a project into tasks and work with the design team to determine scope, budget, and staffing.
2. Skilled in electrical design, with expertise in collaborating with owners to define the Owner’s project requirements, conducting building load calculations, analyzing power distribution, sizing equipment, and editing specifications.
3. Document existing conditions and conduct detailed troubleshooting to resolve complex issues such as conflicting design requirements, code challenges, and difficult conditions. Develop engineering studies and schematic designs for new systems while analyzing the performance of existing systems.
4. Work with building performance team to design and integrate alternative energy sources into the electrical distribution to create sustainable designs.
5. Review drawings and documents to assure compliance with company design and production standards. Assure that drawings and designs are in accordance with code compliance, Owner’s requirements, design standards and the quality expectations of HGA.
6. Leverage the power of Revit as a design tool.
7. Assist in the education and development of design staff and act as a resource for questions.

• BS or MS degree in electrical engineering
• 10+ years of experience in the design of power systems for healthcare, commercial and/or government project types
• Professional licensure, or the ability to obtain licensure, is highly preferred
• Documented experience with a consulting engineering firm or A/E firm providing electrical design
• Knowledge of current technology applicable to IECC, LEED and ASHRAE requirements and all applicable codes (city, state, federal) as well as knowledge of National Fire Protection Association/National Electrical Code (NFPA/NEC) Standards, other NFPA codes applicable to electrical design, and FGI Guidelines are essential
• Proficiency with Revit software
• Familiarity with electrical analysis software (i.e. SKM, Easy Power, Helioscope) and knowledge of the current sustainable technologies applicable to the design of commercial electrical systems

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $65,100 - $103,400