Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Budgeting, Building Codes, Building Design, Building Systems, Business Skills, Construction, County Ordinances, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Documentation, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Energy Efficiency, Engineering Software, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Leadership, Mentoring, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Execution, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Reporting Skills, Request for Information (RFI), Staff Development, State Laws and Regulations, Sustainability, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Time Management
Senior Electrical Engineer
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
Relocation: Generous relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Position Overview
The Senior Electrical Engineer leads the design, analysis, and implementation of complex electrical systems across a diverse portfolio of high-performance building design projects, including healthcare, commercial, and institutional facilities. This role ensures alignment with industry standards, sustainability goals, and client expectations while delivering innovative, efficient solutions that shape the built environment.
As a senior technical leader, you will mentor engineering staff, guide multidisciplinary collaboration, and serve as a trusted advisor on complex building systems. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a dynamic and growing market, with relocation support provided to help you make the move.
The Senior Electrical Engineer leads discipline-specific work on medium to large projects and may also serve as a Project Manager on select assignments.
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical discipline design for medium and large building projects, delivering innovative, code-compliant, and energy-efficient solutions (with limited use of Revit)
- Drive the development of electrical systems supporting healthcare, commercial, and institutional building environments
- Delegate moderate to complex tasks and provide technical oversight to project teams
- Review and approve complex designs, calculations, and simulations
- Review high-level product submittals and shop drawings
- Provide detailed responses to complex Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Conduct targeted site visits to resolve critical field issues and support project execution
- Prepare technical reports and comprehensive project documentation
- Participate in client and project meetings as a senior technical advisor
- Ensure project delivery meets schedule, quality, and budget objectives
- Develop and adjust project work plans to accommodate evolving scope and client needs
- Mentor engineers at all levels on technical standards, procedures, and best practices
- Provide team leadership and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation
Qualifications
Education & Licensure
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required
Experience
- 9+ years of progressive experience in the AEC industry
- Strong experience in building systems design required
- Healthcare project experience preferred
Technical Skills
- Expertise in multiple engineering software platforms
- Advanced knowledge of applicable building codes, standards, and QA/QC procedures
- Strong understanding of electrical systems within complex building environments
Leadership & Management Skills
- Demonstrated success leading and guiding multidisciplinary project teams
- Proven commitment to mentoring, staff development, and technical excellence
Communication & Business Skills
- Excellent client-facing, communication, and presentation skills
- Skilled in technical writing and proposal contributions
Supervisory Responsibility
Acts as a senior technical advisor and mentor to electrical engineering staff. May seal and sign project documents where licensed. Responsible for the training, development, and quality oversight of electrical discipline deliverables.
Work Environment
Hybrid role that is primarily office-based with periodic site visits for field investigation and troubleshooting. Projects focus on innovative building design and construction environments. Adherence to safety protocols is required.
Relocation assistance is provided to support candidates moving to the area.
Physical Demands
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.