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Henderson Engineers

Lead Electrical Engineer - Anonymous Client

Henderson Engineers, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Henderson Engineers

At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings. We're a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to come up with out-of-the-box solutions. We love the process of bringing buildings to life. And we're changing the industry by integrating the building design and construction process.

As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners is an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and diverse portfolio of world-class facilities.

It's what we do.

We provide total building system design services across multiple high-growth markets for industry leaders. You'll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail sectors we serve.

It's how we're different.

We're about you and the hundreds of passionate employee-owners. We’ve always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and reach their full potential.

Summary Electrical Engineers and Electrical Designers are responsible for the design, coordination, documentation, and delivery of electrical building systems for an “Anonymous Client” sector. Think remodels and new builds for many of their storefront and distribution locations. Depending on experience level, individuals may perform engineering calculations, prepare and review design documents, coordinate with project teams, manage tasks or projects, provide technical leadership, mentor others, and support business development activities. All team members are expected to uphold a client-centric mindset, demonstrate quality and integrity, and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and continuously learning environment.

Henderson’s Electrical Services

Power Systems Design & Distribution

Medium Voltage Design

Emergency & Standby Power Generation

Lighting Systems & Controls Design

Lightning Protection

Grounding Design

Fault Current & Overcurrent Coordination Studies

Arc Flash Studies

Emergency Egress Illumination

Solar & Wind Power Design

Position Summary Responsible for guiding complex electrical engineering efforts. This role provides advanced technical expertise, leads discipline teams, oversees project quality, mentors designers and engineers, resolves major design and construction challenges, and contributes to practice-level strategy, operations, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

Lead electrical engineering design from concept through completion for complex or large-scale projects.

Direct or oversee the preparation of design documents, system layouts, detailed drawings, schematics, and specifications.

Develop solutions to advanced and highly complex engineering problems, providing discipline-wide technical guidance.

Serve as a mentor and coach across teams and practices, including supervising less experienced designers and engineers.

Participate in or lead staffing recommendations, training initiatives, and technical strategy development.

Provide quality oversight, including conducting and/or issuing final quality reviews to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.

Communicate with clients, resolve conflicts, and provide leadership in responding to technical questions or design challenges.

Lead or support strategic business development efforts and maintain key client and partner relationships.

Serve as Engineer of Record when assigned, ensuring technical accuracy, accountability, and adherence to professional standards.

Core Competencies

Leadership & Influence: Inspires organizational culture, models integrity, and navigates ambiguity while motivating others.

Coaching & Development: Mentors talent across the discipline, fosters continuous learning, and cultivates constructive feedback loops.

Quality & Accountability: Drives high-quality outcomes, holds others accountable, and reinforces standards across the discipline.

Collaboration & Inclusion: Resolves conflict with diplomacy, promotes inclusive teamwork, and contributes to a collaborative environment.

Innovation & Professional Responsibility: Encourages innovation, maintains financial and technical responsibility, and stays current with industry advancements.

Key Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field (electrical, mechanical, fire protection, or architectural)

10+ years of relevant experience

Professional Engineer (PE) license is strongly preferred, required for EOR’s.

Additional technical certifications (e.g., RCDD, NICET, CPD, LEED, WELL) highly preferred.

Advanced to expert proficiency in electrical engineering design, applicable codes and standards, Revit, Bluebeam, and construction processes.

Demonstrated ability to lead discipline coordination and manage complex or large-scale project scopes.

MEP/Construction Industry experience

High technical aptitude: ability to learn, understand and utilize various systems and processes.

Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and engineering design software applicable to your discipline or focus.

Clear communication and willingness to ask questions.

Accountability, reliability, and ethical behavior.

Commitment to accuracy and quality.

Collaboration and receptiveness to feedback.

Culture

Flexible Work Hours

Casual Dress Code

Paid Volunteer Time

Paid Parental Leave

Health and Wellness Initiatives

Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership

Clear Career Path Options

Benefits

Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Training for Professional Development

Performance Bonuses

Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance

Paid Term Life and Disability

Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off and Sick Time off

Financial Wellness & Coaching Program

More information can be found here: https://www.hendersonengineers.com/careers/

Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program.

Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment.

All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.

To all recruitment agencies: Henderson does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Henderson without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Henderson. Please, no phone calls or emails.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT: Henderson representatives conduct all email communications exclusively through a company email address that ends with @hendersonengineers.com, @hendersonbuilding.com. We extend offers of employment only after a comprehensive interview process and will never ask you for a payment of any sort nor offer one for any reason. Henderson will not ask any applicant to purchase equipment, nor offer to reimburse any applicant for expenses incurred prior to employment. We will not request personal information until a legitimate offer of employment has been extended. If you suspect a recruitment attempt is fraudulent, you should cease communications. All legitimate job opportunities are posted on our company website’s careers page.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Design Services

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