Electrical Project Engineer

Electrical Project Engineer

Linthicum, MD | Flexible Hybrid | 5–7 Years Experience

$85,000 to $108,000, depending on experience and certification

About the Role

An established MEP engineering consulting firm in the Baltimore/DC market is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer with approximately 5–7 years of electrical engineering and building systems design experience.

The position offers the opportunity to work on prestigious and technically demanding projects, including museums, performing arts centers, universities, historic landmarks, and other institutional facilities.

The successful candidate will take significant ownership of electrical projects, working from concept through completion while coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients. The role combines hands-on electrical design with project leadership, client interaction, and mentorship of junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical building systems and components from concept through project completion
• Lead, oversee, and monitor electrical design and technical specifications
• Serve as a primary point of contact for electrical engineering projects
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, clients, and other project stakeholders
• Conduct technical reviews of electrical systems and component designs
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and project-specific requirements
• Manage daily electrical project activities and deliverables
• Coordinate project schedules and support projects in meeting budget requirements
• Perform engineering calculations, data analysis, and spreadsheet-based calculations
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior electrical engineers
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Identify technical challenges and develop practical engineering solutions
• Maintain strong client relationships and proactively address client expectations
• Lead electrical engineering efforts on medium- and large-scale projects
• Support projects throughout the full MEP design and engineering lifecycle

Qualifications

• Approximately 5–7 years of electrical engineering and MEP/building systems design experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Demonstrated experience providing electrical engineering services
• Institutional project experience strongly preferred
• Strong electrical systems and component design experience
• Understanding of electrical system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency with Revit
• Experience with AGI or similar lighting design software
• Experience with SKM or similar power distribution calculation software
• Strong engineering calculation, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work directly with clients and serve as a project point of contact
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or leading other engineers beneficial
• LEED AP certification beneficial
• Lighting design certification beneficial
• Energy modeling experience beneficial

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established MEP engineering consulting firm with a strong presence in the Baltimore/DC market
• Work on prestigious museums, performing arts centers, universities, historic landmarks, and institutional projects
• Take ownership of projects from concept through completion
• Combine hands-on electrical engineering with project and team leadership
• Work directly with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients
• Opportunity to serve as the main electrical engineering point of contact on projects
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers
• Strong mentorship culture with internal and external training opportunities
• Clear career progression toward Senior Electrical Project Engineer, Chief Engineer, Project Manager, or Principal-in-Charge
• Flexible work model combining in-office and remote work
• Compensation range of $85,000–$108,000, depending on experience and certifications
• Bonus pay
• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Professional development support

This opportunity is particularly well suited to a PE-level electrical engineer with approximately 5–7 years of MEP design experience who wants to remain technically involved while gaining greater project ownership, client exposure, leadership responsibilities, and a defined path toward Project Management and senior leadership.

Interested in Learning More?

For more information, please contact Rachel Campolito of Engtal, who is managing the search:

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