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Senior Electrical Engineer - Power & Energy (PE Preferred)

Selectek

Senior Electrical Engineer – Energy & Power

Hybrid | Multiple U.S. Locations
Base Salary Range: ~ $130,000 – $200,000 DOE

About the Role:
Join a leading engineering firm’s expanding Energy & Power team focused on delivering innovative, sustainable energy solutions. We seek a Senior Electrical Engineer (PE preferred) with strong utility and power experience to lead projects, mentor staff, and support critical energy infrastructure across the U.S.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive base salary range of approximately $130K–$200K DOE
  • Flexible hybrid work model combining Remote, office, and client site options
  • Travel flexibility up to 50% to support project needs
  • Clear career growth and leadership development opportunities
  • Meaningful, high-impact projects driving the energy transition
  • Full-time, long-term employment with opportunity for permanent hire and full benefits
  • Contract-to-hire role with company-subsidized medical coverage and 401(k) matching during the contract period (~6 months)
  • Comprehensive benefits package upon conversion, including PTO, holidays, and more
Your Responsibilities:
  • Lead electrical engineering design and advisory teams on utility-scale power projects
  • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
  • Mentor junior engineers and support business development efforts
  • Provide expertise in power distribution, generation, substations, renewables, and power system modeling
  • Assist with proposal development and project planning
Who You Are:
  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • ~ 10+ years in electrical engineering focused on utility and power projects
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (any U.S. state) – Highly Preferred
  • Proficient with power system modeling tools (SKM, ETAP, etc.)
  • Strong communicator with client engagement skills
  • Willing to travel up to 50% and work hybrid (3 days/week REMOTE; 2 days/week in office or client site)
  • Located near or open to relocating to Ft. Worth TX, Greenville SC, Denver CO, Philadelphia PA, Cary NC, or Chicago IL
  • Candidates requiring sponsorship are not eligible
Ready to advance your career and make an impact in energy engineering? Apply today!

Feel free to also contact Mollie Karns directly at View email address on click.appcast.io | View phone number on click.appcast.io
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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