We are seeking an Electrical Engineering Learning + Development Specialist to lead the development of training programs, technical standards, and professional growth initiatives for our electrical engineering teams. In this role, you will collaborate with engineering leadership to create learning experiences that strengthen technical expertise, promote consistency across the firm, and support team members throughout every stage of their careers. The ideal candidate is a knowledgeable engineering professional with a passion for teaching, mentoring, and continuous improvement, who thrives on helping others grow while advancing technical excellence across the organization.
About HFA – Employee Owned. People Powered.
HFA is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior architecture firm who thrives in a people-first environment. Employee ownership isn’t just a structure – it’s a mindset that fuels everything we do. This mindset empowers us to think beyond our roles, pushing us to find innovative solutions that strengthen our client relationships and deepen our connections with our people internally. We believe that our people are our greatest asset which aligns with our culture code: We aspire to be a people-first culture of empowerment where talent thrives.
The ownership mindset also means that every team member is personally invested in the success of our projects and clients. This approach ensures that every decision aligns with our purpose: Leading our clients to fulfill their vision while building lasting partnerships.
With our focus on our people, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), and a flexible work schedule. We provide our team members with professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our people for their amazing work.
Job Responsibilities:
The MEP Engineering Learning & Development Specialist will develop and implement programs to ensure alignment of training and development for all MEP staff, from initial onboarding through helping team members master their craft. This person will develop design standards, in conjunction with other MEP leaders, to create a consistent approach across all MEP teams.
Job Duties:
- Meet regularly with MEP leaders and other MEP team members to assess the needs of HFA to develop programs
- Develop onboarding training for new team members
- Develop HFA technical standards for consistency across all teams and sectors, in conjunction with other trainers
- Source, both internally and externally, expertise to create training programs
- Work closely with other trainers to align a consistent approach, including how to better use LinkedIn Learning as a platform for new and existing content
- Interface with leaders in all disciplines to engage for training of Engineering specific topics that benefit other disciplines
- Develop KPIs or other metrics to show progression of MEP team members to meet expectations for technical expertise
- Work closely with CPO to develop annual budget for training
- Monitor costs of training, ensuring optimal return on investment
- Work with MEP leaders to develop a consistent approach to Conferences/Seminars and how to bring knowledge to all HFA studio members
- Work with vendors to source training for new technology
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Skills and Qualifications:
- Inquisitive, patient, and passionate about learning and teaching
- Knowledge of advanced level engineering skills/processes (complicated nuances of the field) This could also be something provided by a different resource/internal or external
- Collaborative in nature
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to deliver effective training and presentations at all levels of the organization
- Lifelong learner who has strong organizational skills
- Previous teaching / mentoring experience
- Willing to travel to all HFA offices to meet with team members, as needed
People Skills:
- Communication – Intentional approach to communicating (not just about projects) with each member of the team on a regular basis, as well as effectively communicating with other leaders/teams across the company.
- Commitment to help our people, defined as a belief, demonstrated in action, that they matter.
- Learn to listen, active listening
- Share information, transparency
- Frequent recognition of successes and treating mistakes as learning opportunities
- Understand, accept, and work with others’ uniqueness
- Set clear expectations and provide guidance on those when needed
