Electrical Engineer (PE)

Summit Professional Engineering; Mountlake Terrace (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance covered in full

Dental and vision insurance

SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match

Fifteen days PTO

Eight paid holidays

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Summit Professional Engineering is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer (PE) for its offices in Mountlake Terrace or Spokane. The ideal candidate will hold a Professional Engineer license in Washington and have a strong background in electrical design for various project types.

Your responsibilities include designing electrical systems, ensuring code compliance, and mentoring junior staff. This position offers a salary between $90,000 and $130,000 along with comprehensive medical benefits, dental and vision insurance, and a minimum of fifteen days PTO.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Washington.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical design.
• Proven experience in design and implementation of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee electrical systems including power distribution and lighting.
• Coordinate with architects and other design professionals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Mentoring junior staff

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Communication skills

Understanding of NEC and electrical codes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Revit

Job description

About Us

Summit Professional Engineering, a Division of HV Engineering, is a mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) consulting engineering firm located in Washington State, with offices in Mountlake Terrace and Spokane Valley. Founded in 1999, Summit Professional Engineering specializes in electrical design for a wide range of building types. We pride ourselves on incorporating our clients’ requirements into completed designs and developing practical, cost-effective solutions to complex challenges. With significant principal involvement in each project, we maintain a relentless commitment to delivering quality work and fostering sincere, long‑term relationships with our clients.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer (PE) to provide design and consulting services across multiple project types, including multi-family, mixed-use, commercial, retail, restaurant, educational, civic, and healthcare facilities. This position is ideal for a seasoned professional holding a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington State who enjoys taking ownership of their work, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating closely with project teams to develop efficient and integrated designs.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, communications, and control systems from concept through construction documents.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical engineers, and other design professionals to produce fully integrated and compliant designs.
• Perform load calculations, circuit design, and system modeling.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes (NEC, NFPA, IEEE) and safety standards.
• Review and stamp design documents as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Participate in QA/QC reviews, specifications, and technical reports.
• Lead or participate in client meetings and presentations.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less-experienced engineers and designers.

Requirements

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Washington.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical design for multi-family, mixed-use, commercial, retail, restaurant, educational, civic, and healthcare projects.
• Proven experience in design and implementation of electrical power, lighting, and control systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; experience with Revit is a plus.
• Strong understanding of NEC and other relevant electrical codes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

What We Offer

This role can be based out of either our Spokane or Mountlake Terrace offices (with hybrid flexibility). We are targeting a base salary of $90,000 to $130,000, determined by factors including education, experience, licensing, and prior work within the Pacific Northwest.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, covered in full for full-time employees.
• Dental insurance and vision insurance.
• SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match.
• A minimum of fifteen (15) days PTO accrual.
• Eight (8) paid holidays.
• Hybrid work flexibility