Electrical Engineer

Salas O'Brien

$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • Fundamentals-in-Engineering Certification (FE)
  • 3 - 5 years of electrical design experience
  • LEED or similar sustainable design certification/experience
  • Knowledge in power distribution, fire alarm, data & communication, and emergency power systems
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and MS Office

Responsibilities

  • Develop electrical system designs based on client RFPs and scope of work
  • Provide engineering design and planning for various project types
  • Coordinate design with client and architectural requirements
  • Conduct surveys and document existing electrical systems
  • Create design calculations and select building equipment
  • Write and edit project specifications
  • Prepare detailed design documents and reports

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
  • Professional development support
Full Job Description
Electrical Engineer

Job Summary: Salas O'Brien is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to join a unique co-located design team supporting the development of a world-class, net-zero corporate headquarters for a leading global healthcare organization in Nashville, Tennessee.

This is a rare opportunity to work side-by-side with architects, engineers, and design professionals in a highly collaborative environment focused on innovation, sustainability, and performance. Team members will contribute to the design of a flagship facility that will set new standards for energy efficiency, occupant wellness, and environmental stewardship.

If you are passionate about integrated design, sustainable building systems, and creating lasting impact through engineering excellence, we invite you to be part of this transformational project.

The Electrical Engineer serves to provide technical leadership for the creation of construction drawings and specifications, existing system studies and master planning efforts. Qualified candidates will meet with clients, project teams, code officials, MEP equipment manufacturers, contractors, and others to address mechanical design requirements and develop effective working relationships. The project clientele includes higher education, commercial, health care, and industrial facilities

Responsibilities:
  • Develop electrical system designs of a given project based on scope of work and/or client RFPs
  • Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of electrical systems for hospitality, science and technology, and commercial projects
  • Coordinate design with owner requirements, architectural design, and other specialty consultants.
  • Conduct existing building surveys and documentation of existing electrical systems
  • Develop system design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings
  • Writing/editing project specifications
  • Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies
  • Properly apply applicable code requirements to each project
  • Coordinating work with other disciplines
  • Providing construction administration services

Qualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • Fundamentals-in-Engineering Certification (FE)
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license is an asset
  • 3 - 5 years of electrical design experience
  • LEED or similar sustainable design certification / experience
  • Knowledge in the design of power distribution, fire alarm, data & communication, lighting, and emergency power systems
  • Knowledge and understanding of codes, standards, and design guidelines
  • Excellent work ethic and attitude
  • Experience working with a multi-discipline team
  • Good communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and MS Office

Location: Nashville, TN

Travel: Up to 10%

Compensation & Benefits:

This role is eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
  • Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Salas O'Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

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