Electrical Engineer PE – ESOP Firm, Lead Electrical Design

Orion Placement; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Knoxville, Tennessee is seeking an Electrical Engineer with an active PE license to join their team. You will design electrical systems for industrial and commercial projects, develop specifications using AutoCAD and Revit, and lead projects while mentoring junior staff. The firm promotes a supportive, employee-owned culture with competitive compensation and long-term stability. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Active Electrical Engineering PE license required.
• 4+ years of professional electrical engineering experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and electrical safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, and fire protection.
• Develop medium- and low-voltage systems and one-line diagrams.
• Manage and mentor electrical design staff.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Team Collaboration

Leadership

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

Active Electrical Engineering PE license

4+ years of professional electrical engineering experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Join a stable, employee-owned engineering firm with 30+ years of success

Work on real, buildable electrical designs across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects

High-impact role with ownership upside through an ESOP

Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and long-term career security

Relocation assistance available for qualified engineers

Location: On-site position based in Knoxville, Tennessee, working closely with in-house multidisciplinary design teams. Relocation support is available.

Note: This role requires an active U.S. state Electrical Engineering PE license, the ability to sign and seal electrical drawings, and an active NCEES Record (ready for multi-state reciprocity).

About Our Client
Our client is a full-service, employee-owned engineering firm providing mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural design services. With decades of experience across the Southeastern U.S., theyre known for practical solutions, efficient project delivery, and a collaborative team culture.

Job Description

Design electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire protection, and life safety

Develop medium- and low-voltage systems and one-line diagrams

Perform load flow studies, arc flash analysis, and power factor correction

Design generator, emergency power, and UPS systems

Support projects tied to power distribution systems, commercial/industrial building design, utility work, and energy/solar infrastructure (as applicable)

Ensure compliance with NEC and applicable standards

Coordinate with mechanical, structural, and architectural teams

Manage and mentor electrical design staff

Produce specifications and construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit

Review, sign, and seal electrical drawings and deliverables as required

Qualifications

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering (U.S. state board) — required

Active NCEES Record — required (education, exams, and experience verified; ready for multi-state reciprocity)

Must have passed the PE Electrical exam (Power, Electronics, Controls, or Computer; Power is common for building/infrastructure work)

Ability to sign and seal electrical drawings — required

4+ years of professional electrical engineering experience

Strong knowledge of NEC and electrical safety standards

Experience with AutoCAD and Revit

Background in power distribution, lighting, and life safety systems

Ability to lead projects and collaborate within a team environment

Not Qualified For This Role

EIT only

Working toward PE

Expired or inactive PE license

Unable to sign/seal drawings

No active NCEES Record

Why Youll Love Working Here

Employee-owned ESOP company with a true ownership mindset

Supportive, team-oriented engineering culture

Long-term stability without big-corporate bureaucracy

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

Meaningful projects with tangible client impact