Senior Electrical Engineer

Salas O'Brien

$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years as a registered engineer in design
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • Experience with complex institutional projects
  • Familiarity with codes, standards, and design guidelines
  • Strong work ethic and positive attitude
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with ability to prioritize

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and delivery of electrical building systems including power, lighting, fire alarm, telecommunications, and security
  • Perform engineering analyses and develop electrical design calculations for innovative, compliant solutions
  • Prepare detailed construction documents and BIM models using Revit
  • Manage project execution from concept to construction, ensuring quality and multidisciplinary coordination
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote their professional growth
  • Support business development by building client relationships and contributing to proposals

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
  • Support for professional development
Full Job Description
Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Summary:

Take your career to the next level with an employee-owned company that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing sophisticated building systems for landmark projects in the higher education, healthcare, and government sectors. Join a team of passionate professionals where your expertise, leadership, and creativity will help transform ideas into impactful, real-world solutions.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design and delivery of electrical building systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, telecommunications, security, and associated controls
    Perform engineering analyses and develop electrical design calculations to support innovative, code-compliant solutions
  • Prepare and oversee the development of detailed construction documents and BIM models using Revit
  • Manage project execution from concept through construction, including QA/QC reviews, multidisciplinary coordination, and collaboration with owners, architects, and other stakeholders
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering professional growth and technical excellence across the team
  • Support business development efforts by cultivating client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and contributing to proposal and project pursuit activities

Qualifications and Experience:
  • You have a minimum of 8 years design experience as registered engineer
  • You have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
  • You possess a Professional Engineer license, PE
  • You have experience with complex institutional projects.
  • You are familiar with codes, standards and design guidelines
  • Excellent work ethic and attitude
  • Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • You have LEED experience; certification is a plus

Location: Raleigh, NC
Travel: To Project Sites
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Benefits:

This role is also 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.

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