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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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 transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
In the role of Electrical Design Coordinator, we'll count on you to:
- Technical Related Responsibilities
- Support the planning and design of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, including public charging, fleet charging, workplace charging, and charging infrastructure for emerging vehicle and fleet applications.
- Work under the direction of senior electrical engineers to perform electrical design tasks, including electrical service and supply-equipment sizing, electrical calculations, one-line diagrams, equipment siting and protection, grounding design, and preparation of switchboard and panelboard schedules
- Prepare conduit and feeder cable schedules, duct-bank and trenching details, equipment schedules, design details, quantity calculations, cost estimates, technical specifications, and final design plans.
- Conduct field investigations, site visits, existing-condition assessments, and due-diligence evaluations to support conceptual and final EVSE site designs
- Evaluate charging equipment, electrical infrastructure requirements, utility service needs, site constraints, constructability considerations, and opportunities for future expansion.
- Prepare EVSE conceptual layouts, technical memoranda, reports, design calculations, and other project documentation.
- Coordinate with electric utilities, equipment manufacturers, roadway, civil/site, traffic, structural, architectural, communications, survey, environmental, and construction teams.
- Provide construction-phase technical support, including preparation of bid addenda, review of submittals, responses to requests for information, construction progress reviews, site inspections, punch-listing, change-order support, and incorporation of approved changes into project documents.
- Support compliance with applicable electrical codes, accessibility requirements, utility standards, permitting requirements, and other relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines.
- Participate in client and project meetings and support coordination with public agencies, fleet operators, utilities, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
- Assist with technical research, data analysis, grant applications, reports, presentations, proposal development, and transportation electrification industry initiatives.
- Support the continued growth of HDR's transportation electrification, Zero Emissions Mobility, and related transportation technology practices locally and nationally.
- Perform assignments under the supervision of a professional engineer and progressively assume greater technical and design responsibility.
- Non-Technical Related Responsibilities
- Assist with the development of federal, state, and local grant applications involving transportation electrification, alternative fuels, zero-emissions mobility, and related infrastructure.
- Communicate workload, schedules, deliverable status, and task priorities with project managers and supervisors.
- Follow established QA/QC procedures and incorporate review comments into project deliverables.
- Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams located locally and nationally.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous internship, academic, or professional experience involving electrical engineering, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, power distribution, transportation electrification, utilities, renewable energy, or related infrastructure.
- Familiarity with the preparation of electrical one-line diagrams, electrical calculations, equipment schedules, conduit and feeder schedules, grounding plans, and electrical design details.
- Familiarity with EVSE equipment, charging standards, utility service coordination, equipment siting, and charging-infrastructure design considerations.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit, GIS, or similar engineering and design software.
- Familiarity with applicable electrical codes, utility standards, accessibility requirements, and permitting processes.
- Experience supporting field investigations, construction administration, submittal reviews, requests for information, inspections, or punch-list activities.
- Experience working with or supporting state departments of transportation, local government agencies, utilities, fleet operators, or federal clients.
- Interest in helping advance HDR's transportation electrification and Zero Emissions Mobility practice
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
- Desire to pursue growth opportunities and obtain registration
- Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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
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United States-Missouri-Kansas City
Industry
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Highway + Road
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
:
Regular
BusinessClass
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Advanced Technologies for Surface Transportation
Job Posting
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Jul 29, 2026 |
HDR, Inc.
Jul 30, 2026