Electrical Engineer – Senior Technical

BL Companies; Meriden (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

6 paid holidays

PTO (paid time off)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k matching

Life Insurance

Job summary

BL Companies is seeking a Senior Technical Electrical Engineer with 8+ years of electrical design experience to lead photovoltaic projects, both land-based and roof-mounted. A PE license is required, and you will manage technical design and project delivery with client interaction.

The role combines technical design with project leadership, mentorship, and client coordination. Candidates should excel in detailed calculations, team mentorship, and cross-disciplinary collaboration within a hybrid

Qualifications

• PE license is required.
• 8+ years of electrical design experience.
• PV project experience preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all technical aspects of building systems and design projects.
• Perform detailed design calculations, including engineering loads and complex analysis.
• Manage drawing lists, project sheets, and system design.
• Review and verify drawings for accuracy.
• Conduct site investigations.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior staff on all technical aspects of design.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Client management

Mentoring

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Our growth offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technical Electrical Engineer with 8+ years of experience to provide senior engineering design and project management for photovoltaic projects, both land-based and roof-mounted.

The ideal candidate will hold a PE license and have 8+ years of experience in electrical design, along with the ability to perform detailed design and complex engineering analysis.

The scope of this role is both technical and strategic, requiring deep knowledge of electrical systems and design principles, as well as the ability to lead teams, manage projects, and communicate effectively with clients and other disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all technical aspects of building systems and design projects.
• Perform detailed design calculations, including engineering loads and complex analysis.
• Manage drawing lists, project sheets, and system design.
• Review and verify drawings for accuracy.
• Conduct site investigations.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior staff on all technical aspects of design.

Required Experience:

• Education: PE License.
• Experience: 8+ years in electrical design.
• Preferred Experience: Working on photovoltaic projects.
• Skills & Expertise:
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and design.
• Ability to perform detailed design calculations and complex engineering analysis.
• Effective leadership and client management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to mentor and train junior staff.

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.