Electrical Engineer - PE

The Hiring Group; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative engineering team

Career growth opportunities

Short Fridays

Job summary

A growing engineering firm in Greenville, SC is seeking a licensed PE Electrical Engineer to lead the design of building electrical systems for diverse projects. This hands-on role combines technical ownership and the opportunity to mentor junior engineers while collaborating with clients. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, a PE license, and strong experience in power distribution and lighting design. Competitive salary offered, along with career growth opportunities and a stable work schedule.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong experience with electrical systems is necessary.
• Knowledge of electrical codes (NEC, IEEE, NFPA) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of electrical systems from concept to construction.
• Perform load calculations and fault current analysis.
• Coordinate designs with other engineering teams.

Skills

Electrical power distribution design

Lighting design

Low-voltage system design

Mentoring junior engineers

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Our client is growing their multi-discipline engineering practice and is seeking a licensed PE Electrical Engineer to lead the design of building electrical systems across a variety of commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. This is a hands-on engineering role with leadership responsibility, technical ownership, and the opportunity to mentor junior staff while working closely with clients.

This is a direct hire position for our client.

Salary: $70,000 to $120,000 Depending on Experience

Location: Greenville, SC (100% Onsite)

What You’ll Do

As a PE Electrical Engineer, you’ll take ownership of electrical system design from concept through construction.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Design and engineer power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems
• Perform load calculations, short-circuit and fault current analysis, and coordination studies
• Develop single-line diagrams, panel schedules, wiring layouts, and technical specifications
• Produce and review drawings using AutoCAD and Revit (BIM)
• Support construction activities including site visits, submittal reviews, and commissioning
• Coordinate designs with mechanical, civil, and structural teams
• Mentor junior engineers/designers and provide QA/QC oversight
• Interface with clients, utilities, and vendors to ensure code compliance and on-time delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Strong experience with electrical power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage system design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
• Working knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and applicable state/local electrical codes
• Previous Project Management experience
• Forensic engineering or failure analysis experience a plus
• Renewable energy systems (solar PV), generators, or UPS systems experience a plus
• Client development or proposal writing experience a plus

Why Join Us

• Work on diverse, technically challenging projects
• Be part of a collaborative, multi-discipline engineering team
• Opportunity for technical leadership and career growth
• Strong focus on engineering quality, mentorship, and long-term client relationships
• Stable schedule with short Fridays
• Limited Travel

Apply today to join a collaborative engineering team where your expertise directly supports growth, quality, and client success.