Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER — FLORIDA PE

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POSITION SUMMARY

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The Senior Electrical Engineer will provide advanced electrical engineering design, technical leadership, project coordination, and professional engineering oversight for residential, commercial, stadium, high-rise, and other complex building projects.

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The ideal candidate will have significant MEP engineering experience, strong expertise in Revit and CAD, a consistent professional history, and an active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license .

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This position will take a leadership role in developing and reviewing electrical engineering designs, coordinating multidisciplinary projects, mentoring engineering staff, and providing professional engineering services, including stamping electrical engineering plans where applicable.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Lead the design and development of electrical systems for residential, commercial, stadium, high-rise, and other complex building projects.
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• Develop, review, and approve electrical engineering drawings, plans, specifications, calculations, schedules, and technical documentation.
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• Use Revit and CAD to develop, coordinate, review, and manage electrical engineering designs.
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• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual design through construction and completion.
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• Review electrical designs for technical accuracy, code compliance, constructability, coordination, and adherence to project requirements.
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• Coordinate electrical engineering work with architects, contractors, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, plumbing engineers, and other project disciplines.
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• Participate in design meetings, coordination meetings, client discussions, and construction-related technical reviews.
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• Provide technical solutions to complex engineering and design issues.
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• Review and respond to RFIs, field conditions, design changes, and construction-related engineering questions.
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• Perform and review electrical calculations, load calculations, equipment selections, and other engineering analyses.
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• Provide professional engineering oversight and stamp/sign electrical engineering plans and documents where applicable and within the scope of the engineer's Florida PE license.
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• Ensure engineering work complies with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and project requirements.
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• Mentor, train, and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineering staff.
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• Review the work of other engineers and provide constructive technical feedback.
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• Support project managers in maintaining project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client expectations.
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• Assist with client relationships and contribute technical expertise during project development and delivery.
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• Support continuous improvement of engineering standards, design practices, and project processes.
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• Perform other senior-level engineering responsibilities as required.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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• Senior-level experience in electrical engineering within an MEP engineering environment.
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• Active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
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• Significant experience designing electrical systems for commercial and/or complex building projects.
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• Previous experience working for an MEP engineering firm is required.
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• Strong proficiency with Revit and CAD.
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• Demonstrated experience with electrical design and engineering for building projects.
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• Ability to independently interpret architectural drawings, engineering specifications, applicable codes, and project requirements.
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• Strong multidisciplinary coordination and project leadership experience.
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• Demonstrated ability to review and approve engineering work and technical documentation.
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• Stable employment history with demonstrated career consistency and professional growth.
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• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
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• H-1B transfer candidates will not be considered.
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• Ability and willingness to work on-site in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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• Extensive experience with high-rise electrical engineering and design.
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• Experience with large-scale commercial, residential, stadium, or mixed-use developments.
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• Previous experience working with another MEP engineering firm in the South Florida market.
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• Experience with mid-rise projects in addition to high-rise projects.
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• Strong knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and permitting requirements.
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• Experience providing professional engineering services and stamping electrical plans.
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• Experience mentoring and supervising junior and mid-level engineering staff.
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• Experience coordinating complex multidisciplinary projects from design through construction.
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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING RESPONSIBILITY

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The Senior Electrical Engineer will be expected to provide professional engineering oversight within the scope permitted by their active Florida PE license.

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Where applicable, the engineer will review, approve, sign, and stamp electrical engineering plans and related documents in accordance with Florida requirements, applicable professional standards, and project needs.

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WORK LOCATION

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida — On-Site

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Local candidates are strongly preferred, particularly candidates currently employed by another MEP engineering firm in the South Florida area.

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Candidates relocating to Fort Lauderdale or the surrounding area may be considered if they are committed to relocation.

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Candidates located several hours away within Florida are less preferred unless they are prepared to relocate and work on-site in the Fort Lauderdale area.

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COMPENSATION

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Significantly above $100,000 , with compensation determined based on professional experience, Florida PE licensing, technical expertise, project portfolio, leadership experience, and overall qualifications.

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CORE COMPETENCIES

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Technical Leadership: Provides senior-level engineering judgment and technical direction across complex projects.

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Electrical Engineering Expertise: Demonstrates strong knowledge of building electrical systems, engineering principles, codes, and design practices.

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Professional Engineering: Maintains an active Florida PE license and assumes appropriate professional engineering responsibility.

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Design & Technology: Advanced proficiency in Revit and CAD and the ability to manage complex electrical design workflows.

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Project Coordination: Effectively coordinates electrical engineering requirements with architects, contractors, and other MEP disciplines.

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Team Development: Mentors engineers and supports the technical development of junior and mid-level staff.

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Decision-Making: Independently evaluates technical challenges and develops practical, code-compliant engineering solutions.

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Client & Project Focus: Communicates effectively with clients and project stakeholders while maintaining quality, schedule, and technical standards.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT

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This is an on-site senior engineering position based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The role may require regular coordination with project teams and occasional visits to construction sites, project locations, and client facilities.