Senior Electrical Engineer (PE)

Senior Electrical Engineer (PE) – Department LeadEarthwise Energy Technologies (EET), an established engineering and building automation firm, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (PE) – Department Lead to establish and lead its first-ever electrical department within its engineering division. This is a unique opportunity for a driven individual to shape a new discipline within an established team and drive growth from the ground up.Role Overview and Key ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will transition the company's capabilities from predominantly mechanical engineering and building automation and HVAC controls to include full-scale electrical engineering services.Department Leadership and Growth: Responsible for building and leading a high-performing electrical engineering department, including mentoring junior staff, defining workflows, and fostering a culture of operational excellence.Technical Expertise: Develop detailed schematics and bid documents (drawings and specifications) for commercial, educational, industrial, institutional, and municipal projects, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and stand-by power systems.Project Management: Manage project budgets, schedules, cost estimates, and client expectations while conducting field investigations, feasibility reports, and construction administration.Business Development: Work closely with leadership to define and grow electrical services, strengthen existing client partnerships, and actively generate new business opportunities.Cross-Disciplinary Coordination: Work closely with in-house mechanical and civil engineers, as well as external architects and building owners to deliver high-quality solutions.Candidate RequirementsLicensure: Must be a Professional Engineer (PE) actively licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, with the ability to acquire licensure in other States.Experience: 10–15 years in electrical engineering for building systems. Proven track record in leading teams or establishing new functions within a firm is highly desirable.Sector Expertise: Experience across commercial, industrial, hospital/institutional, data centers, educational, and municipal facilities.Software Proficiency: AutoCAD 2025 and Revit 2025 skills preferred. Along with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,) and Blubeam.Leadership and Vision: Entrepreneurial mindset, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to mentor staff, influence strategy, and grow a discipline from the ground up.Why Join the Team? Earthwise Energy Technologies is a subsidiary of Arden Building Companies, giving you access to a broad network of resources, knowledge, and expertise across multiple disciplines. While we have a long-standing reputation in mechanical engineering and building automation, this is a rare opportunity to shape and lead our electrical capabilities to drive growth.At EET, we pride ourselves on a culture built around our core values of operational excellence, safety, optimism, dependability, and innovation. You'll work alongside a team of seasoned engineers who value mentorship, cross-disciplinary problem-solving, and delivering high-quality solutions to clients across commercial, industrial, institutional, and municipal sectors.This role offers an opportunity to build a department, influence company strategy, and grow your career in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment where your contributions are recognized and your ideas have impact.