Electrical Consultant I

Salas O'Brien, Inc.; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and employee assis­t

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in Charleston, SC is seeking an Electrical Engineer to contribute to power distribution, lighting design, and building systems on a variety of projects. You will work with mentors, meet clients, perform field investigations, and perform self‑QC and peer reviews to ensure design accuracy.

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or architectural engineering is required, with EIT preferred; travel to project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or architectural engineering.
• EIT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Seeks code references and design direction from mentors.
• Performs electrical engineering design tasks including power distribution, lighting design, power conditioning, and telecom/security systems.
• Performs self‑QC and plans for/receives peer review.
• Meets with clients regarding electrical design and projects.
• Performs field work to document existing conditions.

Skills

Revit

Microsoft Office

Visual lighting software

Excellent communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Field work

Education

Electrical Engineering (B.S./M.S.)

Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people‑first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high‑impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee‑owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high‑rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary

Prepares simple and routine plans, designs, and calculations by following standard engineering practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Seeks code references and design direction from mentors.
• Performs individual aspects of electrical engineering as it relates to individually assigned projects. This includes power distribution (primary and secondary), power generation including standby systems, lighting design and control (interior and exterior), power conditioning and uninterruptible power supplies, telecommunications, security and surveillance, and nurse call systems.
• Performs self‑QC on work and plans for or seeks appropriate peer review.
• Meets with clients regarding electrical engineering design and projects.
• Performs field work to document existing conditions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or an architectural engineering degree.
• EIT preferred.

Other Skills / Abilities

• Ability to work in Revit, Microsoft Office, and visual lighting software.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service capabilities.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours per week to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to drive to project sites and perform customary field work.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Able to work in the United States.
• Responsible for understanding and embodying DWG’s Culture Statement.
• Process correspondence efficiently, accurately, and confidentially.
• Work independently and in a team environment.

Location

Charleston, SC

Travel

To project sites and to meet with clients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third‑Party Agency Notice

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.