HED · 5 hours ago
Electrical Designer - Healthcare
Greater Sacramento
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expHED is a collaborative architecture and engineering practice seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to join their Electrical Engineering team. The role involves leading the design and technical systems for complex healthcare projects while ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards, and mentoring junior staff in electrical design practices.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead the production and coordination of full electrical design packages for large-scale or highly complex projects
Standardize Revit workflows across teams and lead development of firmwide modeling resources, families, and templates
Resolve advanced technical modeling challenges and mentor staff in efficient BIM strategies for electrical systems
Review and approve project documentation for compliance with code, performance objectives, and client requirements
Author and edit electrical project narratives, design briefs, and owner-facing documents with minimal oversight
Integrate multiple complex systems across disciplines; resolve electrical system conflicts with other discipline teams
Perform advanced electrical system analysis, including lifecycle assessments, decarbonization strategies, and code interpretations
Lead project lighting simulation or energy modeling coordination to inform electrical system decisions
Develop and implement firm tools for electrical load calculations, system sizing, and code compliance checking
Define project design strategies, workflows, and milestone deliverables in collaboration with engineers and project managers
Independently scope and plan project phases, including resourcing and delegation across disciplines and offices
Ensure technical delivery aligns with project budgets, schedules, and quality expectations
Provide cross-project mentorship in system design, QAQC strategies, and advanced documentation techniques
Guide emerging designers and engineers in technical decision-making and problem-solving approaches
Develop structured onboarding or training content for new electrical staff or designers
Model team collaboration and delegate electrical design work strategically to grow others’ confidence and capability
Lead technical segments of client and consultant meetings related to electrical systems, including design presentations and technical decision-making forums
Communicate clearly and confidently about technical decisions, trade-offs, and performance metrics with diverse audiences
Lead/oversee construction administrative duties as needed for assigned projects including, but not limited to: bid review, plan review comment responses, RFI responses, submittal reviews, field observations, punch list and owner pay application progress reviews
Influence client and project partner expectations around technical scope, documentation quality, and system performance
Travel to client meetings, existing buildings or construction sites on occasion (Local - once per week during certain phases of a project, overnight - once or twice per month)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in directly related field or equivalent experience required
Written and verbal communication skills commensurate with the position required
Revit experience required
Experience with computers, specifically for word processing, spreadsheet use/creation and email required
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and curious personalities required
Ability to work well with others under deadline situations required
Preferred
Professional licensure preferred
Familiarity with California HCAI/OSHPD agency, processes and requirements preferred
Experience with Kaiser Permanente projects preferred
10+ years of experience in the AEC industry preferred
Strong organizational skills preferred
Company
HED
At HED, we believe great design is about more than aesthetics—it’s about solving complex challenges, enriching communities, and building a better future.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Enrique Suarez
Principal | CEO
Gary Skog, FAIA, LEED AP
Chief Executive Officer
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