Jobs at HED (hed.co)

Entry-level Electrical Designer supporting electrical system design, Revit modeling, project documentation, equipment layout, interdisciplinary coordination, specifications, and engineering calculations. The role develops foundational expertise in power distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm systems, and built-environment engineering while working under experienced project leads. Responsibilities include quality checking, client and team meeting participation, estimating task time, and collaborating across project sectors in a hybrid work environment.

Leads laboratory planning for medium- to large-scale architecture and engineering projects. Meets with users to define technical requirements, prepares programs, develops design proposals, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, conducts code research, reviews construction documents, and supports project pursuits. Advises teams on laboratory environments including teaching labs, cleanrooms, vivaria, technical labs, and related spaces. Contributes to planning standards, thought leadership, presentations, conferences, and equipment requirement documentation.

Lead day-to-day marketing for the PreK-12 sector, oversee proposals/RFP responses, develop sector content and messaging, supervise Pursuit Specialists, coordinate pursuit strategy, manage content libraries, and improve marketing processes and tools.

Lead and grow the ICT discipline across sectors: recruit and staff teams, set ICT standards and QA/QC/BIM practices, mentor staff, oversee project technical quality (serve as DPOR when appropriate), manage administration (timesheets, licensure, budgets), and represent HED externally to advance discipline excellence and firmwide consistency.

Build and operate production-grade AI agent systems and connectors into governed data (Bronze layer). Design multi-agent workflows, enforce data contracts, implement observability, guardrails, cost controls, governance, and durable documentation while collaborating with stakeholders.

Lead Pre K-12 sector strategy and complex architectural projects as Principal-in-Charge, balancing ~50% project chargeability with business development, client relationship building, thought leadership, and mentorship. Drive design excellence, DEI and sustainability integration, and sector growth across regional markets while guiding mid-level staff and representing the firm at industry events.

Lead the Life Sciences design practice, set strategic vision and standards, drive business development, oversee design delivery for GMP-compliant biotech facilities, mentor and recruit technical teams, and manage sector financial and operational performance.

Lead technical delivery of PreK-12 and higher education projects from planning through construction. Manage project teams, coordinate consultants, ensure DSA and California code compliance, produce coordinated construction documents, oversee construction administration, serve as Architect of Record when designated, and mentor staff to maintain technical excellence.

Lead multidisciplinary A/E teams on DSA-permitted K–12 projects through all phases. Manage project risk, schedule, budgets, contracts, client relationships, staffing, and quality reviews. Support proposals, marketing, post-construction evaluations, and adherence to HED project process. Serve as senior, client-visible project manager ensuring technical and financial project success.

Design and document electrical systems from concept through construction. Perform lighting and power calculations, short circuit studies, NEC compliance, Revit modeling, QA/QC, coordination with disciplines and consultants, RFI/submittal responses, field verification, and mentor junior staff while tracking project hours and supporting client interactions.

Lead technical delivery of large PreK-12 architectural projects from concept through construction. Manage production of coordinated construction documents, code compliance, discipline coordination, material and systems research, construction administration, and mentor project teams. Serve as Architect of Record and sign/seal documents prepared under your supervision.

Serve as Principal-in-Charge leading technical design and project delivery for higher education clients while developing sector business, thought leadership, and mentoring. Balance ~50% chargeable work with 50% business development, client engagement, and sector strategy. Promote DEI, sustainability, and quality across projects.

Lead and perform medium-to-large CFD analyses (interior and exterior), develop CFD standards/workflows, create mechanical system layouts in Revit, oversee drawing production and QAQC, mentor staff, manage project mechanical scope, and produce technical documentation and client presentations.

Lead multidisciplinary A/E teams delivering higher-education projects from programming through construction administration. Manage schedules, budgets, contracts, client relationships, quality reviews, DSA/AHJ approvals, proposals, and post-construction evaluations while supporting business development and project design process adherence.

Lead Pre K-12 sector strategy and technical design as Principal-in-Charge, balancing ~50% chargeable project leadership with business development, client relationships, thought leadership, and mentorship.

Manage project financials across the lifecycle: set up projects in the ERP, maintain budgets/forecasts, monitor costs, perform WIP and revenue recognition per GAAP, complete month-end close activities, produce financial reports and analyses, resolve discrepancies, invoice clients, and recommend process improvements.

Lead Community-sector design and business development as Principal-in-Charge. Oversee project delivery, mentor staff, drive sector strategy, thought leadership, and maintain ~50% chargeable project work while expanding client relationships.

Lead multi-disciplinary A/E project teams for higher-education projects through programming, design, construction documents, bidding, and construction administration. Manage project plans, schedules, budgets, risk, contracts, staffing, quality reviews, client relationships, and post-construction evaluation. Support proposals, negotiate agreements, and coordinate with operations and business leaders to meet financial and strategic goals.