Senior Electrical Engineer (MEP)

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take a lead role on complex electrical building systems projects from initial design through construction completion.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers and designers while remaining hands-on with technical design and engineering.
• Work across power distribution, lighting, controls, fire alarm, low-voltage systems, and other specialized electrical systems.
• Partner directly with architects, owners, consultants, utilities, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Expand your leadership experience through project planning, quality control, client interaction, proposals, and construction administration.
• Join an established engineering team that values technical excellence, collaboration, professional development, and long-term career growth.
• Receive strong benefits including a 401(k) with company match, professional licensing reimbursement, paid time off, nine paid holidays, and an annual company-performance bonus.

Location:

Pittsburgh, PA. This is an on-site opportunity designed for someone who enjoys working closely with engineering and design teams in a collaborative office environment. Free parking is provided, with travel to project sites required as needed.

Note:

Candidates should have 3+ years of directly relevant electrical engineering experience, preferably within a consulting engineering, architecture/engineering, MEP, or similar construction-focused environment. A BSEE or BAE from an ABET-accredited institution is required. Professional Engineer registration is preferred but not required.

About Us

We are an established multidisciplinary engineering firm providing integrated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection solutions for a diverse client base. Our team works closely with architects, owners, engineers, contractors, and other project partners to deliver practical, reliable, and efficient building systems. We value technical expertise, teamwork, mentorship, and professionals who want to make a meaningful impact on both projects and people. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead electrical projects from schematic design through construction documents and construction completion.
• Direct the design of power distribution, lighting, controls, fire alarm, low-voltage, and specialty electrical systems.
• Oversee electrical load calculations, lighting calculations, and related engineering analysis.
• Lead engineers and designers while providing technical direction, mentoring, and day-to-day project guidance.
• Create and review construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Perform and oversee field surveys and existing-condition assessments with multidisciplinary teams.
• Perform power system studies using SKM PowerTools.
• Prepare project specifications using SpecLink or similar specification-writing software.
• Perform engineering studies and prepare technical reports.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews to maintain design quality and consistency.
• Coordinate with architects, owners, utilities, internal disciplines, external consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist leadership with project proposals, cost estimates, construction administration, business development, scheduling, and resource planning.
• Travel to project sites as needed, including occasional overnight travel.

Qualifications

• BSEE or BAE from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 3+ years of directly relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Experience in consulting engineering, an A/E firm, MEP engineering, or a similar construction-related environment strongly preferred.
• Experience designing building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, controls, and fire alarm systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Ability to coordinate projects across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and time-management skills in a fast-paced project environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Leadership mindset with an interest in mentoring junior staff.
• Professional Engineer registration preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Meaningful technical and leadership responsibility with the opportunity to influence projects from concept through completion.
• Exposure to diverse commercial, institutional, residential, infrastructure, and other complex project types.
• Opportunity to mentor developing engineers while continuing to expand your own technical and project leadership skills.
• Professional licensing reimbursement and continued professional development opportunities.
• Medical benefits with employer contributions toward premiums.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Nine paid holidays and paid time off.
• Annual bonus based on company performance.
• Free parking and a collaborative in-office environment.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance