Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Full-Time | Permanent

Chattanooga, TN | Onsite

Salary: $110,000–$130,000

Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of electrical systems for industrial facility and infrastructure projects. In this role, you'll oversee electrical design efforts, mentor a small team, collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and help drive technical excellence across a variety of challenging projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead electrical design for moderate to large industrial facility and infrastructure projects.

• Develop conceptual and detailed electrical designs that meet project requirements, industry standards, and applicable codes.

• Review electrical drawings, calculations, specifications, and design packages for quality and accuracy.

• Perform power system analysis using SKM and/or EasyPower.

• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, construction specifications, and other project documentation.

• Support construction activities by reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and conducting site observations.

• Coordinate with mechanical, civil, structural, and other engineering disciplines to deliver successful projects.

• Meet with clients to discuss project needs and provide technical recommendations.

• Assist with proposal development, workload forecasting, and other project planning activities.

• Mentor junior engineers and provide leadership to a small electrical engineering team.

• Travel up to 15% for project and client support.

What You Must Have

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.

• 10+ years of experience designing building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and secondary electrical systems.

• Strong experience with industrial facility electrical design.

• Experience performing power system analysis using SKM and/or EasyPower.

• Experience with medium-voltage electrical design and construction specifications.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects while working both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office.

• Familiarity with 3D BIM, drafting, and modeling software.

Why Join the Team

• Lead meaningful industrial engineering projects from concept through construction.

• Join a respected engineering firm with a collaborative, team-oriented culture.

• Mentor engineers and play a key role in shaping the technical direction of the electrical team.

• Enjoy a stable work environment with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Who Will Excel in This Role

The ideal candidate is a technically strong engineer who enjoys leading projects, solving complex design challenges, and mentoring others. You'll be successful if you're proactive, detail-oriented, comfortable working directly with clients, and able to balance technical expertise with effective communication and leadership.

Salary & Perks

• Salary: $110,000–$130,000

• Comprehensive health benefits

• 401(k) with company match up to 5%

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Company-paid professional licensing renewals

• Full reimbursement for business travel expenses

• Opportunity to work on diverse and technically challenging industrial projects

By applying to any TEEMA job on any portal implies entering into a business relationship with us and therefore grants TEEMA consent to send you further job updates or industry and company related information.