Electrical Engineering- Senior

Senior Electrical Engineer
The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, review, and coordination of electrical systems for new construction, remodels, and infrastructure upgrades across commercial and retail facilities. This role provides technical leadership for power distribution, lighting, controls, refrigeration support systems, energy management system (EMS) integrations, and other critical building systems.
The Senior Electrical Engineer partners with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure code-compliant, cost-effective, and constructible solutions.
Review, design, and coordinate electrical systems for new construction, remodels, and capital improvement projects.
Develop and review electrical plans, load calculations, circuiting, equipment layouts, and specifications.
Utilize AutoCAD and/or Revit to support electrical design and drawing reviews.
Coordinate electrical requirements with Architecture, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Controls, EMS, and Construction teams.
Perform engineering reviews, redlines, and code compliance evaluations for design packages.
Support bid package preparation, vendor selection, and equipment procurement activities.
Evaluate system changes and provide technical recommendations to improve performance, reliability, safety, and cost effectiveness.
Investigate and resolve equipment, installation, and field construction issues.
Research and assess emerging technologies, equipment, vendors, and engineering best practices.
Provide senior-level technical review and redlining of electrical plans, calculations, and specifications prepared by internal teams or external engineering consultants.
Travel Requirements

Travel up to 15% to support field assessments, site visits, project meetings, and construction inspections.
Conduct on-site assessments of existing electrical systems and provide recommendations regarding system condition, safety, and replacement needs.
Perform field inspections of completed installations for compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

• 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience within an MEP consulting, design-build, retail industrial, or similar technical environment.
• Extensive experience with electrical distribution, lighting, grounding, and life safety systems in commercial, retail, industrial, or supermarket facilities.
• Deep knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), applicable building codes, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in reviewing AutoCAD or Revit-based design packages.

Expert knowledge of commercial and retail electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and life safety.
Strong command of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), applicable building codes, and utility requirements.
Proven ability to perform senior-level engineering review, redlining, and code compliance evaluation.
Experience coordinating electrical systems across mechanical, refrigeration, controls, and architectural disciplines.
Demonstrated engineering judgment with the ability to assess constructability and recommend cost-effective solutions.
Project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments, manage deadlines, and support concurrent projects.
Ability to mentor junior engineers and support the development of engineering standards.
Detail-oriented, quality-focused, and effective at resolving complex technical issues.
City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is a leading integrated professional services firm supporting technical requirements and sustainable solutions for the retail and related industries. Utilizing our vast array of in-house resources, CBES experts tackle the most challenging projects from inception to completion, including project design, engineering, construction and commissioning. Our integrated team provides unique value serving our clients and our climate.
CBES is part of a global network of leading professional services, infrastructure management, and data-driven sustainability solutions firms for starters. We offer a generous benefits package that includes 28 days of PTO along with a 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match.
we're looking for team members with a deep sense of responsibility, an ability to collaborate, a desire to learn and grow, a willingness to always lend a helping hand.
We make a commitment to you too – helping you embark on a career with purpose! Whether through our world-class training or our Leadership Development framework – CBES cares passionately about the people we hire and ensures that growth is always on the horizon.
The Company has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in effect that is strictly adhered to.