Electrical Project Engineer

Role Overview

Seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join our growing, employee-owned MEP consulting engineering firm. This role is ideal for an engineer with 5-10 years of experience who is ready to take ownership of project deliverables, serve as a key technical resource, and work directly with clients and project teams on complex facilities.

You will contribute to the design and delivery of projects across our Science & Technology and Mission Critical markets, including laboratories, life sciences and pharmaceutical facilities, telecommunications infrastructure, data centers, and secure environments. We are looking for a technically strong engineer who combines sound engineering judgment with excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

Core Technical Expertise

Success in this role is built on deep, practical experience across the following areas:

Power Distribution & Load Management

• Single-line diagrams and main service design
• Panel and service load calculations
• Receptacle circuiting and voltage drop analysis
• Short-circuit and fault current calculations

Emergency & Backup Systems

• Design of single and redundant UPS systems
• Single and multiple generator configurations
• Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
• Life safety, legally required, and optional standby load calculations

Systems Design & Integration

• Fire alarm system design (device layout through full system upgrades)
• Fire pumps, autoclaves, and specialized equipment coordination
• Grounding and lightning protection systems

Lighting & Controls

• Lighting level calculations
• Design of standalone and networked lighting control systems

Advanced Components & Monitoring

• Starline busway systems
• Power monitoring, controls, and submetering solutions

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of electrical, lighting, and fire alarm systems through all project phases
• Develop electrical design scope based on client meetings and preliminary assessments
• Prepare detailed drawings, engineering calculations, and technical reports
• Select and specify electrical equipment and building systems
• Assess and analyze the operation of existing electrical systems
• Apply sound engineering judgment, creativity, and foresight to solve complex problems
• Coordinate documentation internally and with clients, architects, and design partners
• Serve as both Project Manager and Technical Lead
• Prepare and review construction budgets aligned with project scope
• Supervise and support staff across multiple concurrent projects
• Mentor junior engineers and support professional development within the team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5-10 years of experience in electrical design within an MEP consulting engineering environment.
• EIT certification required; PE license or progress toward licensure preferred.
• Experience with data centers, mission critical, life sciences, laboratory, healthcare, telecommunications, or other technically demanding facilities is preferred.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and electrical design software.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, building codes, energy codes, and industry standards.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound engineering judgment.