Senior Electrical Engineer
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a well-established engineering consulting firm seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the design and delivery of innovative building systems projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to high-performance, sustainable facilities across multiple market sectors.
If you're looking for a firm that combines technical excellence, professional development, and long-term stability, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career while making a meaningful impact on complex projects.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Competitive salary and compensation package.
- Structured annual bonus program.
- Medical, dental, and disability insurance.
- Retirement savings program with company matching contributions.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Opportunity to work on diverse and technically challenging projects.
- Collaborative culture with strong leadership accessibility and mentorship.
- Clear path for professional growth, leadership development, and increased project responsibility.
- Employee-focused environment that values work-life balance and continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and coordinate electrical systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, industrial, and mission-critical facilities.
- Prepare construction documents, including power plans, lighting plans, one-line diagrams, schedules, details, and specifications.
- Perform electrical load calculations and equipment sizing for power distribution systems, switchgear, switchboards, panels, generators, conductors, and feeders.
- Develop lighting designs, photometric calculations, emergency lighting systems, and energy code-compliant solutions.
- Assist with or lead studies involving fault current analysis, breaker coordination, and arc flash considerations.
- Conduct code research and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and national electrical codes.
- Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, architectural, and structural teams throughout project development.
- Interface directly with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Mentor junior engineers and designers while supporting project delivery objectives.
- Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in electrical design for building systems within a consulting engineering environment.
- Strong knowledge of power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and low-voltage systems.
- Working knowledge of NEC and applicable building and energy codes.
- Experience preparing construction documents and coordinating multidisciplinary projects.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- EIT certification preferred; PE license or path toward licensure highly desirable.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a motivated Electrical Engineer with consulting engineering experience who is ready to take on increased project responsibility while contributing to a highly collaborative team. You'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, grow your technical expertise, and build a long-term career with a respected engineering organization known for quality, innovation, and employee development.
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