Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Summary

Becoming a Senior Electrical Engineer at MG Engineering is not just a promotion, it is a calling. It marks the shift from technical authority to institutional architect, from project leader to standard-bearer. Where Lead Electrical Designers command excellence within their scopes, Senior Electrical Engineer define and scale that excellence across systems, teams, and time.

This transition represents a profound evolution: from mastering how to deliver projects, to shaping how MGE delivers as a firm. You are no longer simply the most capable engineer in the room; you are the one who defines what capability looks like. You develop standards that outlast deadlines, mentor senior engineers into future leaders, and ensure that the firm’s electrical design reputation is as strong in culture as it is in quality.

Qualifications

• Bring 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical system design, including large-scale, high-performance, and interdisciplinary projects.
• Demonstrate mastery in electrical engineering fundamentals, distribution design, power system analysis, lighting controls, and advanced system integration across diverse building types.
• Author electrical specifications, panel schedules, and sequences of operation with precision and independence.
• Possess expert-level fluency in electrical codes, energy standards, and constructability practices, and are a trusted authority on their implementation firmwide.
• Have led QA/QC initiatives, standards development, and firmwide process refinement efforts.
• Mentor senior designers and engineers with intention, growing both technical confidence and leadership capability.
• Are a recognized internal voice of clarity, relied upon to shape best practices, resolve ambiguity, and guide decisions with authority and care.
• Represent MGE confidently in industry forums, client strategy sessions, and project pursuits.
• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering; PE license highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Discipline Leadership & Standardization

• Lead the development, refinement, and enforcement of MGE’s electrical design standards, specifications, documentation tools, and QA/QC protocols.
• Drive innovation in electrical system strategies, load analysis, lighting control design, and distribution architecture, ensuring our work remains at the forefront of industry advancement.
• Translate deep technical expertise into repeatable, scalable design frameworks that support cross-project consistency and quality.

Senior Talent Development

• Mentor Level 4 Lead Designers and high-performing Level 3 engineers, building the next generation of technical and operational leaders.
• Conduct structured redlines, peer reviews, and feedback sessions that elevate both technical clarity and team confidence.
• Shape advancement paths, performance expectations, and leadership development programs that align with MGE’s values and long-term goals.

Project Excellence & Technical Oversight

• Provide technical oversight on the firm’s most intricate projects, supporting team leaders with review, guidance, and strategic intervention when needed.
• Act as a senior resource in early-phase strategy, fee negotiations, project scoping, and design narrative development.
• Ensure electrical systems are integrated, buildable, and aligned with budget, client goals, and MEP coordination standards.

Firmwide & Industry Presence

• Represent MG Engineering as a respected voice in industry panels, peer forums, and technical presentations.
• Collaborate with leadership across architecture and engineering disciplines to align design direction and project execution across trades.
• Support pursuit strategy, client engagement, and business development efforts with technical insight and trusted presence.

Requirements

Role Specific Competency – Electrical

Level 5 – Company Expert / Functional Leadership (Strategic Architect)

Setting the standard. Expanding the firm’s capability.

At Level 5, electrical engineers become institutional leaders, setting the bar for design excellence while expanding the firm’s technical, operational, and cultural capability. They bring unmatched command of electrical systems, guiding MGE’s most intricate projects with confidence and independence. These professionals develop and refine firmwide standards, serve as trusted mentors to senior staff, and influence interdisciplinary collaboration with strategic insight. They are technical architects and cultural ambassadors, elevating MGE’s reputation in the industry while ensuring the next generation of leaders rises prepared and inspired.

Level 5 Focus:

• Author and uphold electrical design standards
• Mentor senior engineers and review complex work
• Lead firmwide design QA/QC efforts
• Develop control sequences and advanced electrical strategies
• Represent MGE at external forums and industry events
• Support strategic business development

Core Competencies

Project Management

Functional Leadership

Mindset: “I build teams that deliver trust and raise the bar for how we serve.”

Now you lead leaders. You shape the culture of project delivery across the organization, setting expectations, mentoring others, and ensuring every client experience reflects our highest standards. You guide issue resolution with clarity, teach through challenge, and uphold the values that earn client loyalty and team confidence.

Key Habits:

• Coaches project managers and Job Captains in execution and relationship management.
• Resolves escalated risks while preserving trust and momentum.
• Oversees cross-discipline delivery for high-impact engagements.
• Champions consistency in tools, workflows, and quality standards.
• Mentors others in client engagement, relationship-building, and strategic communication.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Time:

• Forecast accuracy on team delivery timelines
• % of deliverables hitting internal deadlines

Scope:

• % QA/QC issues caught pre-issuance
• Proactive scope clarifications initiated
• Strategic initiative implementation rate

Cost:

• Billable time utilization of direct reports
• Profitability of projects managed

Client Satisfaction:

• # of unsolicited positive client comments
• Annual client satisfaction rating across portfolio
• Coaching/mentoring feedback

Communication

Functional Leadership

Mindset: “I use my voice to move people, shape ideas, and elevate the firm.”

Shapes firmwide messaging and communication standards. Uses language to build trust, drive alignment, and resolve complexity across functions and teams. Trusted to represent the company internally and externally with thoughtfulness, strategic clarity, and cultural integrity. Models communication excellence and trains others to elevate their approach.

Key Habits:

• Crafts internal messaging that reinforces firm values and direction.
• Provides strategic updates and reporting to senior leadership and clients.
• Facilitates dialogue across departments with poise and neutrality.
• Write or edits communications that reflect the company’s brand voice.
• Elevates discourse and builds alignment across senior stakeholders.

Leadership

Functional Leadership

Mindset: “I lead leaders by creating clarity, space, and momentum.”

Shapes the leadership culture of the organization by empowering others. Develops future leaders, designs scalable systems for team development, and champions values that cultivate excellence, inclusion, and accountability.

Key Habits:

• Develops succession plans and growth pathways.
• Coaches’ leadership behaviors in others.
• Creates firmwide leadership frameworks and best practices.
• Leads with vision, systems thinking, and cultural sensitivity.
• Intervenes decisively when standards, values, or morale are at risk.

Accountability

Functional Leadership

Mindset: “I create structures where excellence is expected, owned, and achieved.”

Defines the systems and expectations that enable accountability at scale. Integrates data, judgment, and leadership to ensure firmwide alignment with performance goals and cultural values.

Key Habits:

• Establishes metrics, standards, and frameworks for accountability.
• Coaches leaders on ownership, resilience, and follow-through.
• Diagnoses and resolves breakdowns in team performance.
• Champions a performance culture grounded in transparency and integrity.
• Creates tools to track and uphold delivery excellence.

Position Title: Senior Electrical Engineer

Department: Electrical Engineering

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reporting To: Associate