Electrical Project Designer - Energy Controls

HGA's Milwaukee office is seeking a talented Sr. Electrical Project Engineer to join our mid-west electrical practice. As an award-winning architecture, engineering, and planning firm, we offer exciting opportunities for an Electrical Engineer with expertise in energy and controls. In this role, you will work closely with HGA Principals to set our firm apart from competitors by contributing to the design of innovative electrical technologies. You will lead the Electrical Energy & Controls design scope on a variety of projects, collaborating directly with clients to develop creative solutions, define project requirements, and guide a design team in producing comprehensive construction documents.

At HGA, we understand the broad range of electrical energy and control systems, and we're seeking a candidate with experience across various systems who can tailor solutions to meet our clients' energy management needs. Our projects span multiple sectors, including public, corporate, higher education, arts and culture, science and technology, and healthcare. Relevant experience may include, but is not limited to:

Renewable Energy Systems
• Battery Energy Storage Systems
• Microgrid Systems
• Controls and Sequence of Operation Design and Programming
• Electrical Systems Integrated with Building Management/Automation Systems

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects and help shape the future of energy-efficient design in diverse markets.

At HGA, we foster an environment that values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, encouraging innovation and creativity. Your curiosity and unique insights will have a meaningful impact-not only on your colleagues and clients but also on the communities we serve through the spaces we design.

We believe equity is a fundamental part of who we are. Our goal is to ensure that every employee can bring their authentic self to work, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration. If you have a passion for exceptional design and a drive for growth, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us!

• Work closely with HGA Principals in prepositioning for sustainable and energy focused projects, creating proposals, and participating in project interviews.
• Work with client teams to understand current electrical systems and develop strategies and processes to evaluate and implement new electrical systems.
• Lead meetings with client leadership and stakeholders to discuss project and electrical related goals, concepts, budgets, and design details.
• Prepare engineering studies and schematic design for new systems and analyze operation of existing systems including controls and sequence of operation.
• Document existing conditions and perform complex and detailed troubleshooting. Resolve a variety of complex problems, addressing conflicting design requirements, code issues, varying design options, and difficult condition requirements.
• Make calculations using engineering formulas and skills for Electrical designs such as whole building electrical loads, power distribution calculations, equipment sizing, solar array sizing, energy storage sizing, and evaluating emerging energy technologies.
• Assist in the education and development of design staff and act as a resource for questions.
• Develop and implement functional performance tests for electrical system(s) commissioning.

• A B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, or other applicable engineering fields
• 10+ years of experience in the design of power distribution, renewable power generation, and/or microgrid systems for healthcare, commercial and/or educational project types
• Professional licensure, or the ability to obtain licensure, is preferred.
• Documented experience with a contractor, consulting engineering firm or A/E firm providing electrical design for energy projects (renewable power generation, energy storage, microgrid, etc)
• Documented experience with electrical system(s) commissioning.
• Knowledge of current and emerging energy technologies and control strategies applicable to relevant codes, standards, listings, IECC, LEED and ASHRAE requirements are essential.
• Familiarity with electrical analysis software (i.e. SKM, Easy Power, ETAP, Helioscope) and knowledge of the current sustainable technologies applicable to the design of commercial electrical systems

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be discussed at the time of interview.

Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA's robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $77,300 - $105,000