Electrical Engineer

JP Cullen; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Competitive Pay and Bonus Structure

Profit Sharing

PTO

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance

Training

Job summary

JP Cullen is seeking a licensed Electrical Engineer in Alabama to lead and coordinate electrical systems on complex construction projects. This role embraces technical problem-solving while working closely with project managers, superintendents, and design partners to ensure that all scopes of work are aligned with project goals.

Ideal candidates possess a strong background in various electrical systems, effective communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior team members.

Qualifications

• At least five years of design experience, particularly in commercial, healthcare, industrial, or institutional systems.
• Strong background in solving complex problems with limited information.
• Experience in navigating real-world constraints alongside field teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the electrical engineering resource for assigned construction projects.
• Develop documents for various scopes of work depending on the project.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical design and coordination challenges.
• Collaborate with project managers and subcontractors to ensure project goals are met.
• Mentor junior engineers and support project team members.

Skills

Electrical design

Problem-solving

AutoCAD

Revit

Communication

Field collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering license

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

We are seeking a licensed Electrical Engineer to play a critical role in the planning, coordination, design and execution of electrical systems on complex construction projects. This position collaborates closely with project managers, site engineers, superintendents, subcontractors, and design partners to ensure electrical scopes are fully coordinated, constructible, and aligned with project goals. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both technical problem-solving and field collaboration, and who believes there’s always a better way to build when teams work together.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the electrical engineering resource for assigned construction projects
• Develop engineering documents for various scopes of work depending on the project
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical design, coordination, and constructability challenges
• Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, submittals, and means-and-methods
• Provide practical, field-informed solutions to design gaps and unforeseen conditions
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Site Engineers, subcontractors, and design partners
• Lead or support electrical coordination efforts with other trades
• Evaluate risks related to cost, schedule, safety, and quality—and develop mitigation strategies
• Support preconstruction with budgeting, scope review, and constructability input
• Participate in operation planning, pre-install meetings, and critical coordination discussions
• Mentor and support junior engineers and project team members
• Uphold JP Cullen’s standards for safety, quality, and teamwork on every project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Professional Engineering license
• At least five years of Design experience. Advanced expertise and experience in the current release of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong background in commercial, healthcare, industrial, or institutional electrical systems
• Proven ability to solve complex problems with incomplete information
• Experience working closely with field teams and navigating real-world constraints
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Confidence making decisions and recommending solutions in fast-paced environments
• Proficiency with construction and coordination tools (i.e. Bluebeam, Procore, Revit preferred)
• A collaborative, calm, and solutions-oriented mindset

Compensation & Benefits

JP Cullen has a commitment to its community, employees, and employees’ families. We offer outstanding benefits — Health Insurance, Dental, Competitive Pay and Bonus Structure, Profit Sharing, PTO, Holiday Pay, Employee Assistance, and Training.

EEO

JP Cullen is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. We promote diversity by proactively recruiting, hiring, and promoting women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans. JP Cullen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.