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Senior Electrical Engineer

gpac

Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer (Building Systems)


Hybrid Flexibility Available

Competitive Compensation + Outstanding Benefits


Our client, a well-established and nationally recognized engineering consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its growing Building Systems team. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed Professional Engineer looking to lead challenging projects, mentor engineers, and work with a collaborative team delivering innovative solutions across a wide variety of market sectors.


This position offers the opportunity to serve as a Project Manager or Lead Electrical Engineer on complex building projects while partnering with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, code-compliant designs for clients throughout the region.


What You'll Do

  • Lead the electrical design of commercial, institutional, healthcare, education, mission-critical, and other complex building projects.

  • Develop electrical construction documents, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.

  • Perform site assessments and evaluate existing electrical systems.

  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, contractors, and consultants throughout all phases of project delivery.

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships while serving as a trusted technical advisor.

  • Review engineering documents for quality assurance and code compliance.

  • Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers.

  • Assist with project budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning.

  • Support business development efforts, client presentations, and proposal development.

  • Troubleshoot field issues and provide construction support as needed.

  • Stay current on industry trends, evolving codes, and emerging technologies.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in the building design consulting industry.

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • Building power distribution

    • Lighting systems

    • Emergency power

    • Electrical calculations

    • Applicable building and electrical codes

  • Experience with engineering design software, Bluebeam or Adobe, and Microsoft Office.

  • Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.

  • Experience mentoring engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.

  • Ability to travel occasionally for project meetings and site visits.

Project Types


This team delivers engineering solutions for a diverse portfolio of projects, including:
  • Healthcare

  • Higher Education

  • K-12 Education

  • Data Centers

  • Commercial Buildings

  • Government Facilities

  • Institutional Buildings

  • Mission-Critical Facilities

  • Industrial Projects

Projects frequently include:
  • Power distribution systems

  • Lighting design

  • Emergency and standby power systems

  • UPS systems

  • Renewable energy integration

  • Energy-efficient building systems

  • Smart building technologies

Why Consider This Opportunity?
  • Competitive compensation based on experience

  • Employee ownership program

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement benefits

  • Generous PTO and flexible scheduling

  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

  • Collaborative, team-oriented culture

  • Long-term career advancement opportunities

  • Exposure to technically challenging, high-profile projects

  • Stable firm with a strong reputation and consistent project backlog


Please contact me at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email at View email address on click.appcast.io if interested in confidentially exploring this opportunity. We'd welcome the chance to discuss your background, career goals, and what you're looking for in your next move.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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