Electrical Engineer - Lead Building Systems Projects

Owen Thomas Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Thomas Group in Newton, MA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join an established multidisciplinary team. You will design electrical systems for commercial, industrial, municipal, and healthcare projects, while coordinating with architects, MEP, and other disciplines.

The role involves producing drawings and specifications, site visits, and ensuring compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and related standards. Proficiency in Revit MEP and AutoCAD is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3–7 years of electrical design experience, preferably within the A/E, MEP, or building systems industry.
• Experience designing power, lighting, fire alarm, and/or low-voltage systems.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and other applicable codes and standards.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
• EIT certification required.
• PE license preferred or actively being pursued.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with senior engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
• Prepare electrical drawings, specifications, one-line diagrams, load calculations, and other construction documents.
• Perform site visits, field surveys, and inspections during design and construction.
• Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and other engineering disciplines.
• Review submittals and respond to RFIs during construction.
• Ensure designs meet applicable electrical codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Serve as Project Engineer and lead smaller, less complex projects.
• Work with clients and project teams throughout design and construction.
• Produce and modify designs using Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and electrical design software.
• Manage assigned work to meet project schedules and deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Owen Thomas Group in Newton, MA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join an established multidisciplinary team. You will design electrical systems for commercial, industrial, municipal, and healthcare projects, while coordinating with architects, MEP, and other disciplines.

The role involves producing drawings and specifications, site visits, and ensuring compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and related standards. Proficiency in Revit MEP and AutoCAD is required.