Electrical Engineer

Orion Placement
  • Knoxville, Tennessee
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $100,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Join a stable, employee-owned engineering firm with 30+ years of success

    • Work on real, buildable electrical designs across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects

    • High-impact role with ownership upside through an ESOP

    • Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and long-term career security

    • Relocation assistance available for qualified engineers

    Location: On-site position based in Knoxville, Tennessee, working closely with in-house multidisciplinary design teams. Relocation support is available.

    Note: This role requires an active U.S. state Electrical Engineering PE license, the ability to sign and seal electrical drawings, and an active NCEES Record (ready for multi-state reciprocity).

    About Our Client
    Our client is a full-service, employee-owned engineering firm providing mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural design services. With decades of experience across the Southeastern U.S., theyre known for practical solutions, efficient project delivery, and a collaborative team culture.

    Job Description

    • Design electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire protection, and life safety

    • Develop medium- and low-voltage systems and one-line diagrams

    • Perform load flow studies, arc flash analysis, and power factor correction

    • Design generator, emergency power, and UPS systems

    • Support projects tied to power distribution systems, commercial/industrial building design, utility work, and energy/solar infrastructure (as applicable)

    • Ensure compliance with NEC and applicable standards

    • Coordinate with mechanical, structural, and architectural teams

    • Manage and mentor electrical design staff

    • Produce specifications and construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit

    • Review, sign, and seal electrical drawings and deliverables as required

    Qualifications

    • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering (U.S. state board) — required

    • Active NCEES Record — required (education, exams, and experience verified; ready for multi-state reciprocity)

    • Must have passed the PE Electrical exam (Power, Electronics, Controls, or Computer; Power is common for building/infrastructure work)

    • Ability to sign and seal electrical drawings — required

    • 4+ years of professional electrical engineering experience

    • Strong knowledge of NEC and electrical safety standards

    • Experience with AutoCAD and Revit

    • Background in power distribution, lighting, and life safety systems

    • Ability to lead projects and collaborate within a team environment

    Not Qualified For This Role

    • EIT only

    • Working toward PE

    • Expired or inactive PE license

    • Unable to sign/seal drawings

    • No active NCEES Record

    Why Youll Love Working Here

    • Employee-owned ESOP company with a true ownership mindset

    • Supportive, team-oriented engineering culture

    • Long-term stability without big-corporate bureaucracy

    • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

    • Meaningful projects with tangible client impact

    JPC-580

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance

    • Paid time off

    • Retirement plan

    • Vision insurance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKnoxville, Tennessee

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Architectural Designunmatched
    • Architectural Servicesunmatched
    • Building Designunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Design Servicesunmatched
    • Electrical Designunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electrical Power Distributionunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Electronicsunmatched
    • Energy & Utilitiesunmatched
    • Fire Safetyunmatched
    • Industrial Designunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Life Safety Systemsunmatched
    • Low Voltage (LV)unmatched
    • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
    • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • National Electrical Codeunmatched
    • Professional Engineerunmatched
    • Retirement Planunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Solar Powerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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