Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Sequoyah Electric does more than build complex electrical and technology systems; we share a commitment to trust, strong partnerships, and a culture grounded in delivering meaningful work the right way. As a full-service electrical and technology contractor, we integrate preconstruction, in-house engineering, and prefabrication to deliver innovative design-build solutions across a wide range of markets.

For more than 37 years, our passionate, solution-oriented professionals have driven success by taking pride in their work and supporting one another. We foster a safe, collaborative environment where accountability and teamwork go hand in hand, and where every voice contributes to better outcomes.

Our commitment extends beyond the jobsite. Giving back to the communities where we live and work is central to who we are, with ongoing volunteer efforts that make a meaningful local impact. This people-first culture has earned us recognition as a Puget Sound Best Workplace every year since 2014.

At Sequoyah, your work matters. You'll be part of a team that values your perspective, invests in your growth, and celebrates shared success. If you're looking for a place to build your career while making a real difference, we invite you to apply. Together, let's build something extraordinary.

Principal Electrical Engineer: Here's Where You'll Make an Impact

At Sequoyah Electric, our engineers partner with construction teams and clients to deliver practical, buildable design-build solutions.

We're seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer with experience in MEP consulting, design-build construction, or an A/E environment. This role combines technical leadership, complex building electrical system design, mentorship, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has experience designing power distribution and electrical infrastructure for commercial, multifamily residential, high-rise or other complex facilities. If you're passionate about building systems, constructability, and design-build delivery, we'd love to meet you.

How You'll Make an Impact

Lead Complex Building Electrical Designs

• Lead the design of electrical systems for commercial, multifamily residential, high-rise, healthcare, and other complex building projects.
• Serve as a technical authority for power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, and emergency power systems.
• Provide engineering direction from concept through construction while balancing performance, cost, schedule, and constructability.
• Review and approve electrical calculations, drawings, specifications, and other technical deliverables.
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes, client requirements, and project objectives.

Drive Design-Build Excellence

• Partner closely with estimating, project management, prefabrication, and field operations teams throughout project development and execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve constructability, reduce risk, increase labor efficiency, and optimize project outcomes.
• Evaluate alternative design approaches that create value for customers and improve project competitiveness.
• Collaborate on procurement strategies, construction sequencing, and execution planning.
• Support preconstruction efforts by identifying innovative and cost-effective solutions.

Elevate Technical Standards

• Champion engineering quality, consistency, and continuous improvement across the department.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, workflows, design guides, and quality control processes.
• Lead design reviews focused on code compliance, accuracy, constructability, and risk mitigation.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and electrical code requirements.
• Promote best practices that improve project outcomes and engineering efficiency.

Mentor and Develop Engineering Talent

• Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical leadership to engineers and designers.
• Support professional development and knowledge sharing across the engineering team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Help build future engineering leaders through hands-on guidance and technical expertise.
• Encourage creative problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Partner with Clients and Project Teams

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, partners, and project stakeholders.
• Participate in project interviews, customer meetings, and technical presentations.
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, owners, contractors, and internal teams throughout project delivery.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly while developing practical solutions to project challenges.
• Represent Sequoyah's engineering expertise with professionalism and credibility.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience focused on building power systems and electrical infrastructure design.
• Experience in MEP consulting, design-build construction, or an Architecture & Engineering (A/E) environment.
• Experience designing electrical power distribution systems for commercial, multifamily residential, high-rise or similar facilities.
• Experience supporting design-build project delivery from concept through construction and project execution.
• Strong understanding of electrical system design, power distribution, electrical calculations, equipment selection, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), International Building Code (IBC), and applicable energy codes.
• Experience producing and reviewing construction documents, electrical calculations, and technical specifications.
• Experience collaborating with architects, contractors, owners, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proficiency with Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record (EOR).
• Experience supporting preconstruction efforts, estimating reviews, and project pursuits.
• Experience with construction administration, RFIs, submittals, field coordination, and site observations.
• Experience designing electrical systems for industrial, data centers, advanced technology facilities, life sciences, medium-voltage systems, or other complex building environments.

You're Known For ...

· Being a trusted technical expert and mentor.

· Finding practical solutions to complex engineering challenges.

· Balancing technical excellence with constructability, cost, and schedule.

· Building strong relationships with clients, project teams, and stakeholders.

· Leveraging engineering expertise to solve real-world construction challenges.

· Maintaining high standards while developing those around you.

· Taking ownership and driving results.

· Bringing a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset to every project.

You'll Probably Love This Role If You...

· Enjoy solving complex building power system challenges.

· Want your designs to directly influence construction outcomes.

· Like collaborating with field teams, project managers, estimators, and clients.

· Enjoy mentoring engineers and helping others grow.

· Thrive in a design-build environment.

· Believe great engineering should be practical, efficient, and buildable.

· Want to help shape the future of an engineering department.

· Enjoy seeing projects progress from concept through execution.

Join Us

We're looking for more than a senior engineer. We're looking for a technical leader who will elevate design quality, mentor future talent, strengthen client partnerships, and help drive innovation across our engineering organization.

If you're passionate about building power systems, design-build delivery, technical excellence, and creating exceptional project outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The candidate must possess and be adaptable to the following physical abilities and working conditions:

• Ability to see, hear well (either naturally or with correction) and speak clearly
• Coordinate the movement of your eyes, hands, and fingers
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing and bending, repetitive motions of hands and wrists
• Reach for, handle, use fingers and manipulate objects
• Must be capable of working extended hour days when job/business needs demand

Employee Benefit Program

Sequoyah cares deeply about the health and wellness of our team members and their families and is proud to offer a robust total rewards package. 

• Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision (employee and eligible dependents). Low annual deductible. Eligible first month following first 30 days. 
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance (employee and eligible dependents)
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability (employee)
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match; Roth or Traditional options available
• Paid Time Off to cover personal time away from work
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Flex Savings Account for Medical and Dependent Care
• Voluntary supplemental insurance (i.e. Cancer Care, Accident, etc.) 
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Education Assistance Program

Salary Range: $170,000 – 225,000 per year. Opportunity for partnership share.

This job posting is a general description of the essential functions of this role. It is not intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of Sequoyah are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Sequoyah supervisors or management, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Sequoyah is an equal opportunity employer. We are a non‐smoking facility and a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All new hires are subject to a post-offer, pre-employment background check and drug screen, in accordance with company policy and the NECA/IBEW Electrical Industry Drug-Free Workplace Program. As per the program, cannabis/THC is not included in pre-employment testing. It may be included for Sequoyah to be  compliant with specific client contracts; we will inform you if you will be assigned to a client project or worksite where this is a requirement.