Principal Engineer - Electrical

Provide technical leadership and project direction for multidisciplinary design teams Lead electrical engineering design from early planning and conceptual studies through construction documents, construction administration, and commissioning support Lead electrical design for building systems, campus infrastructure, utility upgrades, and facility improvement projects Serve as Engineer of Record for electrical projects involving power distribution, emergency and standby power, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, life safety, and related building systems Evaluate existing electrical systems and develop recommendations for upgrades, replacement, capacity improvements, resiliency, and future growth Lead engineering studies, energy efficiency reviews, load analyses, system planning, infrastructure strategy, master planning, and preliminary engineering reports Prepare and review construction drawings, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, and design narratives Support traditional design-bid-build, design-build, design-assist, fast-track, and phased renovation project delivery Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, civil, architectural, and owner teams Provide technical QA/QC and help establish consistent design standards Mentor and develop electrical engineers and designers Support project management, including scope development, schedules, budgets, fee estimates, staffing plans, and client communication Participate in client meetings, presentations, interviews, and proposal efforts Provide construction administration support, including submittal reviews, RFIs, site observations, punch lists, and commissioning coordination Help grow and strengthen Tighe & Bond’s electrical and MEP presence across New England offices Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology Professional Engineer license required 15+ years of electrical engineering experience Significant experience leading electrical design for buildings, institutional facilities, campuses, or complex infrastructure environments Strong technical knowledge of normal and emergency power distribution, switchboards, switchgear, transformers, generators, medium-voltage systems, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, and life safety systems Experience evaluating existing electrical infrastructure and developing recommendations for replacement, upgrades, phasing, and long-term planning Ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects from concept through construction Strong communication skills with clients, owners, architects, contractors, and internal project teams Experience mentoring engineers and reviewing technical work Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, life safety codes, energy codes, and industry standards PE licensure in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, or other New England states preferred Experience with higher education, healthcare, laboratory, K-12, municipal, industrial, transportation, or mission critical facilities preferred Experience with occupied building renovations, phased construction, and complex shutdown coordination preferred Experience with medium-voltage distribution, campus utility infrastructure, switchgear replacement, standby power, or central plants preferred Experience with energy audits, electrical system master planning, infrastructure assessments, and long-term capital planning preferred Experience supporting proposals, fee development, staffing plans, project interviews, and client presentations preferred Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, electrical modeling/analysis tools, and current BIM coordination workflows preferred Interest in helping grow an electrical practice through technical leadership, client relationships, mentoring, and collaboration preferred Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive expertise in electrical engineering design, project leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration, with a strong focus on power distribution, emergency systems, and building infrastructure. Proven ability to mentor engineers, manage complex projects, and ensure compliance with electrical codes and industry standards. Highest-signal resume keywords Electrical Engineering Design Power Distribution Systems Project Management Mentoring Engineers Electrical Codes Compliance Hard Skills Electrical Engineering Power Distribution Lighting Controls Fire Alarm Systems Load Analysis Energy Efficiency Reviews Construction Documentation Technical Report Preparation Infrastructure Strategy System Planning Soft Skills Strong Communication Skills Leadership Collaboration Certifications & Qualifications Professional Engineer License PE Licensure in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island Industry Keywords Building Systems Campus Infrastructure Utility Upgrades Higher Education Facilities Healthcare Facilities Laboratory Facilities Municipal Projects Industrial Projects Transportation Projects Mission Critical Facilities Tools & Technologies Revit AutoCAD BIM Coordination Workflows Electrical Modeling Tools #J-18808-Ljbffr Tighe & Bond