Principal Electrical Engineer

About Us

For over 37 years, Sequoyah Electric and Network Services has been an industry leader, providing a coordinated approach to meet electrical design-build and construction needs. Our expertise ranges from complex, multi-phased design-build projects to technically challenging industrial and low voltage installations and includes in-house engineering and design.

Sequoyah fosters an environment of teamwork and collaboration, with a commitment to excellence. Our relationship driven culture is customer-focused, community-engaged, and motivated by continuous improvement. It’s evident when you walk through our office and jobsites that we enjoy what we do. We are proud to have been voted a Washington Best Workplace for the past 12 years (2014 – 2025) by our team members.

If you're committed to stellar customer service and producing an outstanding product, we think you'll find Sequoyah to be an exciting, enjoyable place to contribute and grow. Join us!

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to work closely with cross-functional teams, clients and stakeholders to deliver complete design-build projects. This person will direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within their area of assigned responsibility.

This is a full-time exempt position and reports to our Executive VP of Preconstruction. Our office is open from 6am-5pm; team members have flexibility with their daily work schedule, based on their needs and the needs of their team and the work.

Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineer will lead the electrical design and engineering of various projects, including electrical power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, emergency power and low voltage systems. The role requires collaboration with the Preconstruction Project Managers, design team and the Installation team during both design and construction phases and managing the coordination of both internal and external contributors and stakeholders.

Additional responsibilities for this role include:

• Leading the electrical design and engineering of various projects including electrical power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, emergency power and low voltage systems
• Reviewing and approving electrical calculations, drawing, and specifications.
• Identifying areas improvements for various project phases including concept development, preliminary design, and final design.
• Communicating with customers to understand and define their needs, provide project status, and respond to requests or concerns – both verbal and written, as well as presenting to customers as needed
• Serving as the electrical authority of electrical systems, codes, and standards
• Providing training, guidance and mentorship to staff

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and their professional Engineer (PE) license. Additional qualifications needed for this role include:

• Strong knowledge and familiarity of the National Electrical Code (NEC), International Building Code (IBC) and local energy codes
• Strong working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Office Suite, and Autodesk REVIT required; SKM Power Tools or ETAP a plus

Skills and Abilities

Success in this role requires the ability to manage several projects at various stages concurrently. You’ll need excellent organizational, electrical design, project management, task management, and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The following physical requirements and working conditions apply to this role. Sequoyah will give consideration to all requests for accommodation.

• Ability to see, hear well (either naturally or with correction) and speak clearly
• Coordinate the movement of your eyes, hands, and fingers
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing and bending, repetitive motions of hands and wrists
• Reach for, handle, use fingers and manipulate objects
• Must be capable of working extended hour days when job/business needs demand

Employee Benefit Program

Sequoyah cares deeply about the health and wellness of our team members and their families and is proud to offer a robust total rewards package.

Health Insurance coverage includes:

• 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, And Vision Insurance premiums for both employees and their eligible dependents
• 401(k) and Roth(k) retirement plans with company matching contribution
• Paid Time Off that includes vacation and sick time; plus 7 Paid Holidays
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability income protection
• Flex Savings Account allowing pre-tax earnings to be used for unreimbursed medical expenses
• AFLAC supplemental healthcare coverage and un-reimbursed medical plans also available

Other benefits include:

• Education Assistance Program
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement Program

Please see Employee Handbook for details on eligibility and waiting periods.

This job posting is a general description of the essential functions of this role. It is not intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of Sequoyah are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Sequoyah supervisors or management, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Sequoyah is an equal opportunity employer. We are a non-smoking facility and a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All new hires are subject to a post-offer, pre-employment background check and drug screen, in accordance with company policy and the NECA/IBEW Electrical Industry Drug-Free Workplace Program. As per the program, cannabis/THC is not included in pre-employment testing. It may be included in order for Sequoyah to be in compliance with specific client contracts; we will inform you if you will be assigned to a client project or worksite where this is a requirement.