Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical in Croydon

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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About The Role

As an Electrical Engineer you will have the opportunity to design and develop detailed electrical systems on a range of projects which include but are not limited to: Data Centers, commercial offices, mixed‑use developments, industrial and healthcare. Carry out detailed design and calculations in accordance with industry guides. Assist and prepare specifications, reports and drawings to the design programme. You will become an integral part of the design team, taking responsibility and ownership for elements of design production. Supporting the team’s common goal.

About You

We are looking for someone who is a personable self‑starter with the ability to project a positive ‘can do’ professional attitude at all times whilst maintaining good working relationships. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines being able to establish excellent working rapport within the team, business and with clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Engineers with detailed design tasks and drawing production on data centre and other projects.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical designs smoothly into overall projects.
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
• Coordinate workload to complete the document on schedule.
• Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Review electrical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines.
• Write/edit electrical specifications and select equipment, electrical systems and devices.

Required Qualifications

• BEng, MSc or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services or a relevant subject.
• Minimum 3 years industry experience in Electrical Design.
• Electrical design experience working on Data Centre / Mission Critical projects is ESSENTIAL.
• Previous experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting / power / systems).
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, and Revit.
• 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 organisational 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

United Kingdom-England-London

Other Locations

United Kingdom-England-Manchester, United Kingdom-England-Croydon, United Kingdom-Scotland-Glasgow, United Kingdom-England-Berkhamsted

Industry

Building Engineering

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Building Electrical

Job Posting

Nov 14, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries

Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Architecture and Planning

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