Senior Electrical Engineer

About the job

The Senior Engineer oversees the design, analysis, and implementation of MEP-T systems for a variety of projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements. This role provides advanced technical leadership, mentors engineering staff, and serves as a senior technical resource within their discipline. The Senior Engineer leads discipline work on medium to large projects and often serves as a Principal-in-Charge delegate on critical assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead discipline design for medium and large projects, with limited Revit use.
• Delegate moderate to complex tasks and provide technical oversight.
• Review and approve complex designs, calculations, and simulations.
• Review high-level product submittals and shop drawings.
• Provide detailed responses to complex RFIs.
• Conduct targeted site visits to resolve critical field issues.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation.
• Participate in project meetings as a senior technical advisor.
• Ensure project delivery meets schedule, quality, and budget targets.
• Develop project workplans and adjust as needed for scope changes.
• Mentor engineers at all levels on technical best practices.
• Provides team leadership support when the team leader is unavailable.

Qualifications

Education&Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, or Communications Engineering.
• Relevant professional licensure or certification required (PE, CPD, FPE, RCDD, etc.).

Experience

• 9+ years of progressive experience in the AEC industry.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in multiple engineering software platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of industry codes, standards, and QA/QC procedures.

Leadership & Management Skills

• Proven leadership in guiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Skilled in staff development, training, and mentorship.

Communication & Business Skills

• Excellent client-facing and presentation skills.
• Skilled in technical writing and proposal contributions.

Supervisory Responsibility

Acts as a technical advisor and mentor to all engineers assigned to the team. May seal and sign project documents where licensed. Responsible for training, education, and quality oversight of discipline deliverables.

Work Environment

Primarily office-based with periodic site visits for field troubleshooting; adherence to safety protocols required.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit/stand for extended periods, use office equipment, and occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs. Site visits may require climbing ladders, navigating uneven terrain, and exposure to outdoor conditions.