Electrical Engineer; Southampton, PA

Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Lead -We are seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) to lead electrical engineering design projects and oversee a team of design professionals. This individual will manage project design activities from initial planning through construction administration, ensuring technical accuracy, quality, and timely delivery. The ideal candidate brings strong electrical design expertise, project management experience, and the ability to mentor team members while maintaining effective client and stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design projects of varying sizes and complexity, overseeing schedules, deliverables, and team performance.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop engineers and design professionals, providing technical guidance and supporting career growth.
• Design complex electrical systems, including electrical rooms, equipment layouts, and system configurations.
• Perform and oversee surveys, calculations, equipment selections, system layouts, and design documentation.
• Prepare and review electrical drawings, specifications, schematics, and construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers, architects, consultants, contractors, clients, and other engineering disciplines.
• Oversee quality control and review project documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before issuance.
• Manage project documentation, drawing revisions, issuance schedules, and coordination of construction documents.
• Support construction administration by reviewing shop drawings, conducting field observations, and preparing reports.
• Identify potential project challenges, develop solutions, and proactively manage risks, timelines, and competing priorities.
• Communicate project progress, expectations, and deliverables clearly to clients and internal teams.
• Perform Job Captain responsibilities, taking ownership of project coordination and ensuring successful delivery from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Minimum of 6 years of design experience within a professional engineering environment, including at least 2 years in a senior design role.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading engineering projects of varying sizes and complexity.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising or leading engineering teams.
• Advanced working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering codes, standards, design principles, and construction documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet strict deadlines, and maintain quality in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multidisciplinary building engineering projects.
• Experience with construction administration, field observations, and shop drawing reviews.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, improve team processes, and maintain quality standards.
• Experience overseeing project documentation, drawing issuance, and quality control procedures.

Key Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Ability to independently design complex electrical systems, select advanced equipment, interpret codes, and develop technical specifications.
• Project Management: Ability to oversee project schedules, resources, deliverables, and quality from start to finish.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Experience developing team members, delegating responsibilities, and fostering collaboration.
• Client and Relationship Management: Ability to build strong relationships, communicate expectations, and maintain a positive client experience.
• Quality Assurance: Commitment to accurate, complete, and consistent design documentation and project deliverables.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to anticipate challenges, research solutions, assess risks, and make informed decisions.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of team performance, project outcomes, deadlines, and continuous improvement.