Senior Electrical Engineer - PE - Commercial High-Rise MEP

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with an active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license to lead electrical design for high-rise buildings and complex commercial developments. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in an MEP consulting firm or comparable design environment and can independently oversee engineering deliverables, coordinate across disciplines, and provide technical leadership from design through construction.

Substantial commercial or high-rise electrical building design experience is mandatory. Candidates with general electrical engineering experience but no relevant building design background will not qualify.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design for high-rise offices, condominiums, hotels, airports, municipal buildings, industrial facilities, and other complex commercial projects.
• Prepare, review, and approve electrical drawings, construction documents, engineering calculations, technical specifications, and design submissions.
• Develop and coordinate electrical designs using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Perform and review electrical load calculations, equipment sizing and selection, power distribution layouts, lighting design, and building electrical systems.
• Provide technical leadership in resolving complex engineering challenges, design conflicts, and coordination issues.
• Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and other engineering disciplines.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building and electrical codes, engineering standards, project specifications, and constructability requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to clarify design requirements and resolve technical concerns.
• Review requests for information (RFIs), update drawings, and address design changes and technical questions during construction.
• Apply professional engineering judgment and Florida PE expertise to maintain design quality, code compliance, and technical integrity.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, review their work, and support their professional development.

Requirements

• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience within an MEP consulting firm or comparable MEP design environment.
• Active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Demonstrated experience designing electrical systems for high-rise buildings and complex commercial developments.
• Advanced proficiency in both Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of building electrical systems, load calculations, power distribution, lighting design, applicable codes, and engineering standards.
• Experience with high-rise offices, condominiums, hotels, airports, municipal facilities, industrial buildings, or similarly complex structures.
• Ability to independently manage design deliverables, review technical work, and maintain engineering quality.
• Strong technical judgment, interdisciplinary coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or previous experience with an MEP consulting firm in South Florida.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Health insurance options.
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid time off.
• Additional company-sponsored benefits and programs.