Eng-Electrical - Project Engineer

HOK marked its 70th anniversary in 2025 and we continue to be a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers committed to tackling the critical challenges of our time. HOK's culture is rooted in design and technical excellence. This is where great engineering lives. Our engineers turn ambitious designs into reality. Working closely with architects and interdisciplinary teams, they create innovative, high-performance buildings through technical expertise, creativity, and collaboration.

You can learn more about HOK's Engineering practice here: https://www.hok.com/presentation/hok-engineering/.

We are currently seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join our growing team in Dallas or Houston. In this role, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects, including developing concepts and producing the design, all while working with talented colleagues across the firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic

• Looks for ways to improve Electrical Engineering design and design processes.
• Looks for new trends in Electrical Engineering design and how to apply them to our projects.

Project Management and Technical Improvement

• 10% time devoted to project management and technical improvement initiatives.
• Project management tasks shall include project manpower estimates, project communications, budget monitoring and inputs, organizing deliverables, and setting project standards for delivery. 
• Development of typical details, specifications, and drawing standards, including the development of Revit standards in coordination with the BIM team.
• Keeping abreast of industry and technology changes and trends, and recommending changes in approach and services as appropriate.
• Improvement of analytic processes and documentation, common solutions, and critical solutions.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Projects

• 90% time devoted to the engineering of projects, particularly large or complex projects.
• Responsibility for the project engineering of small to medium-sized projects (less than $80m in construction cost) from concept and schematic design through construction documents to construction and commissioning. 
• Responsibility for the project engineering of segments of large (over $100m) projects, supporting senior staff.
• Provide design inputs and reviews of other engineer’s projects.
• Attend meetings with clients and promote positive client contact with current or prospective clients.
• Participate as a team member, contributing ideas and possible solutions, and leading on issues where appropriate.
• Perform site visit surveys to determine engineering strategies for renovation, and to document and evaluate existing systems.
• Visit project sites during construction for reviews of quality, progress, and compliance with specifications and standards.
• Project reviews at all stages of design.
• Responsibility for the quality and timely delivery of the projects to budget.
• Seeks input from more senior staff on technical matters to improve the overall project.

Business Development

• As needed, provide support to business development, including write-up of key aspects of projects and presentation of work at industry events, and prepare fee estimates and assumptions for Electrical Engineering on potential projects.

Performance measured on project results

• Efficiency and profitability of the Electrical Engineering Discipline in the Texas region and its contributions to firm-wide success.
• Quality of design solutions, as measured by level of integration, unique solutions, achieving high sustainability goals, and recognition by peers as excellence.
• The quality of work produced, as measured by the completeness of design, absence of change orders, and client satisfaction.
• Cohesiveness of the Electrical Engineering Discipline team, as evidenced by ease and amount of work share, consistency of quality and delivery tools and standards, including drawings and specifications, and team communication.
• Client repeat business.
• Contributions to bringing in new work.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in engineering degree, Master’s degree preferred.
• Licensed PE.
• NCEES record allowing registration in any state preferred.
• Experience in delivering projects over $20m and up to $80m in construction value.
• At least 7 years of project engineering experience, from design development to opening, with one completed high profile project included in the mix. 
• Experience in working in integrated teams.
• Experience in the design and delivery of LEED Silver or higher projects.
• Experience with potential project types in commercial, corporate, institutional and civic, justice, aviation, science & technology, and healthcare sectors.

• Experience with complex analysis tools for electrical design.
• Experience with architecturally significant buildings, controls and commissioning, central plants, multi- emergency generator systems, and mission critical buildings is a plus.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Project Management

• Ability to engineer and deliver projects between $20m to $80m in size.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines across HOK's organization.
• Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in written form, with an understanding of industry communication protocols.
• Set, monitor, and deliver to budgets.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to understand multi-disciplinary coordination issues.
• Ability to teach and mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Technical

• Able to work creatively to reach solutions to complex problems.
• Proficiency with Revit preferred.

• Design of medium and low voltage systems.
• Design of electrical systems for complex buildings and campuses.
• Design of Fire Alarm and Life Safety systems for complex projects and complex controls strategies.

OTHER

• Some travel will be required.
• Some overtime will be required.

Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.

HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life. At HOK you’ll have a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option. HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits. HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage. HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning.

Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop and utilize your skills. Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships. To learn more about designing your career with HOK, explore our current job openings.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.

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