Electrical Engineer

MaineGuide; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost health insurance (employee) +H

No-cost dental & vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off & holidays

Remote work option

Job summary

Colby Co. in Portland, Maine, is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of building and industrial design experience. The role covers power distribution, controls, lighting, and communications, with collaboration across multiple disciplines on projects from $50,000 to $90M in value.

Ideal candidates will have strong design, QA, and construction administration skills, plus the ability to work quickly in a multidisciplinary team while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 5+ years of relevant building and/or industrial design experience.
• Experience in a consulting engineering design firm setting.
• PE license preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or BIM/Revit.
• Experience with Federal and Government projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of power distribution, controls, communication systems, lighting design, and electrical specifications.
• Ability to evaluate existing electrical systems and develop practical, technically sound design solutions.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to quality, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design for power distribution, controls, lighting, and communication systems.
• Evaluate existing electrical systems and develop practical, technically sound design solutions.
• Support quality control and construction administration.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Power distribution design

Controls systems

Lighting design

Communication systems

Electrical specifications

Project teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Job description

Colby Co. is a midsize multi-discipline design firm founded in 2008 that specializes in mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, civil and architecture. Eighty employees strong, Colby Co. is noted for its commitment to technical and service excellence in a fun, flexible, rigorous work environment. Located in the vibrant small city of Portland, Maine, Colby Co. offers a balance of opportunities for working and living well. Colby Co. has been named to the \"Best Places to Work in Maine\" list consecutively for the last eight years, and as an \"Emerging Professional Friendly Firm\" by the New England Chapter of AIA for the last three years.

We currently have an opening for an Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of building and industrial experience in a consulting engineering design firm setting. We are looking for an engineer who can perform a broad range of electrical engineering design work, including power distribution, control systems, communication systems, lighting design, evaluation of existing power and control systems, electrical specifications, lighting calculations, and load calculations.

The successful candidate will bring a strong track record of thoughtful design, quality control, and construction administration. In addition to an outstanding technical skill set, this person will be a quick, flexible thinker and problem-solver who is comfortable working in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams and managing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

This position is part of Colby Co.’s Electrical Engineering Department. Because Colby Co. also offers in-house mechanical, fire protection, controls, structural, civil engineering, and architecture services, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with multiple disciplines on a wide range of projects. Our projects range in size from $50,000 to $90M in construction value and serve State, Federal, Industrial, and Commercial clients.

Desired Qualifications And Traits

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
• 5+ years of relevant building and/or industrial design experience
• Experience in a consulting engineering design firm setting
• PE license preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or BIM/Revit
• Experience with Federal and Government projects preferred
• Strong understanding of power distribution, controls, communication systems, lighting design, and electrical specifications
• Ability to evaluate existing electrical systems and develop practical, technically sound design solutions
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to quality, collaboration, and continuous learning

Compensation

• Compensation: Base Salary Range: $95,000-$145,000 annually
• The final salary will be based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, licensure, and overall fit for the position.
• This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Colby Co.’s comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• No cost health insurance at the employee only level, paired with an HSA the company contributes to, affordable family coverage as well
• No cost dental and vision insurance at the employee only level
• No cost life insurance of $50,000, with the option to purchase additional coverage
• No cost short term disability for 12 weeks
• No cost long term disability
• 401(k) with a 4% company match and low cost index fund options
• Paid parental leave
• Access to four company cars available for personal use
• Free parking in downtown Portland
• Maine National Parks Pass
• Reimbursement for sporting activities
• Two paid volunteer days a year
• Paid educational reimbursement
• Summer hours
• Paid time off (PTO) and flex time
• 13 paid holidays
• Ability to work remotely
• Company outings (annual trip to the New England Outdoor Center neoc.com)

Colby Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.