Senior Electrical Engineer

SmithGroup

$123K — $170K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
  • Minimum 15 years of electrical engineering experience in building design and construction.
  • Experience leading electrical teams.
  • Engineer of record for medium to large projects in higher education, science, technology, and healthcare.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.
  • LEED AP certification preferred.
  • Proficiency in design software (CAD, Revit, SKM) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Provide a full range of electrical engineering services and lead project teams.
  • Analyze, design, and document medium to large building electrical systems.
  • Manage timelines and workflows for multiple complex projects.
  • Collaborate with studio leaders and other disciplines to market engineering services.
  • Serve as an electrical systems specialist and devise innovative solutions.
  • Create planning and design concepts for complex project sectors.
  • Oversee design work and conduct quality control reviews for integrated designs.
  • Present engineering solutions to clients and review committees.

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling and a hybrid work environment.
  • 3 weeks of PTO in the first year with options to purchase additional time off.
  • 8 paid federal holidays and 15 bonus Fridays off.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Wellbeing resources and paid parental leave.
  • 401(k) program with employer matching and tuition reimbursement.
  • One-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
The Pittsburgh office of SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team.

Working with us, you will:
  • Independently provide the full range of electrical engineering services on projects and lead others in accomplishing project objectives given by a supervisor.
  • Lead and perform analysis, design and documentation of medium and large building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting design and fire alarm systems.
  • Effectively manage timelines and workflows of multiple complex projects assigned by supervisor.
  • Engage with Studio Leaders, Marketing, Business Development and other disciplines to effectively market our services including involvement in the preparation of qualification and proposal packages, interview materials and technical proposals as well as participate in thought leadership opportunities.
  • Serve as electrical systems specialist, conduct research in problem areas of considerable scope/complexity and devise solutions.
  • Create and develop planning and design concepts for complex projects in higher education, science and technology, mission critical and healthcare markets.
  • Oversee a design work of others and conduct quality control reviews to ensure an innovative, integrated and cohesive design.
  • Present engineering design solutions to client representative and/or design review committees.
  • Meet with clients, project teams, code officials, contractors and others to address electrical discipline issues and to develop effective working relationships.
  • Mentor junior level staff and participate in performance coaching.
  • Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.

An ideal candidate has:
  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience working as an electrical engineer in the building design and construction industry, including the design of power distribution, lighting, and lighting controls.
  • Prior experience leading electrical teams.
  • Engineer of record experience for medium and large higher education, science and technology, mission critical and healthcare building electrical system designs.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.
  • LEED AP preferred.
  • Proficiency in current design software (CAD, Revit, SKM, etc.) as well as Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office.


At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $123,000 to $170,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

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