Electrical Engineer (PE)

HV Engineering; Spokane Valley, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

SIMPLE IRA with 3% match

PTO 15 days

8 paid holidays

Hybrid work - 1 day in office per week

Job summary

HV Engineering seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer (PE) to design and lead electrical systems for multi-family, mixed-use, commercial, and healthcare projects. The role emphasizes ownership, mentoring junior staff, and collaboration with project teams to deliver integrated, code-compliant designs.

The ideal candidate holds a WA PE license with 5+ years of electrical design experience and strong NEC knowledge. Hybrid work is available with base salary targets in the Pacific Northwest.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer license in Washington.
• Minimum 5 years of electrical design experience.
• Proven experience in electrical power, lighting, and control systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; Revit is a plus.
• Strong NEC knowledge and safety code understanding.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized with strong time management and detail orientation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee electrical systems from concept through construction documents.
• Coordinate with architects and other engineers to deliver integrated designs.
• Perform load calculations, circuit design, and system modeling.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE and safety standards.
• Review and stamp design documents as a PE.
• Participate in QA/QC reviews, specs, and technical reports.
• Lead or participate in client meetings and presentations.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Electrical design

PE license

Communication skills

NEC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

HV Engineering, is a mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) consulting engineering firm located in Washington State, with offices in Mountlake Terrace and Spokane Valley.

At HV Engineering, we believe great work starts with great people. Our team is made up of professionals who care deeply about what they do and the people they work with. We are engineers, designers, and problem-solvers who take pride in delivering quality work that lasts.

What You’ll Do

HVE is seeking an experiencedElectrical 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

• ActiveProfessional Engineer (PE)license in the State of Washington.
• Minimum5 years of experiencein 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 withAutoCADandMicrosoft Office; experience withRevitis 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 include:

• 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 (typically, one day in office per week)