Electrical - Project Engineer

Wiley|Wilson; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee ownership via ESOP

Health insurance

401(k) up to 6% match

24 days PTO

Hybrid schedule

Tuition reimbursement

80 hours parental leave

Job summary

A leading architecture-engineering firm in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer. The role involves designing and implementing complex electrical systems in building projects, collaborating with various teams, and overseeing junior staff. Desired candidates should have 6-10 years of experience, a degree in electrical engineering, and the ability to obtain a Georgia P.E. license. The position also offers competitive benefits, including employee ownership and work-from-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of electrical engineering experience required.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Georgia or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Experience in building system design including power distribution, lighting & control.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex problems and ensure compliance with industry codes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering design packages.
• Provide oversight and training to junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Electrical – Project Engineer at Wiley|Wilson

Join a 100% employee‑owned firm of over 190 professionals across five locations. This role offers the opportunity to design and implement complex electrical systems in building projects.

What We Offer

Competitive salary, employee ownership via ESOP, work‑from‑home flexibility, generous benefits: health insurance, 401(k) up to 6% match, 24 days PTO, 5 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 80 hours parental leave, hybrid schedule, accommodations for disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Utilize experience to solve complex problems, ensuring compliance with industry codes and client standards.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including architecture, multiple engineering disciplines, PMs, and contractors.
• Lead project teams, delivering comprehensive engineering design packages to federal, state, local, commercial, industrial, and university clients.
• Provide oversight and training to junior engineers and designers.
• Support construction and commissioning, ensuring quality and accuracy; communicate with project managers and stakeholders.
• Work with the electrical team across offices to enhance internal standards, conduct load flow, short‑circuit and voltage‑drop analyses.

Requirements

• 6‑10 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field from an ABET accredited institution.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Georgia, or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Experience in building system design: power distribution, lighting & control, grounding & lightning protection, emergency & UPS.
• Familiarity with system modeling software (ETAP, SKM, AGI) and sustainable design practices.
• Eligibility to work in the United States and obtain security clearance.

Desirable

• Prior consulting experience.
• Federal government design experience.
• LEED accreditation.
• LC certification.
• Functional knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD.

About Us

Wiley|Wilson is a full‑service architecture‑engineering firm that delivers innovative design solutions for government, institutional, and private‑sector clients worldwide. Our 190+ employee‑owners share ownership through an ESOP, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth. Offices are located in Alexandria, Lynchburg, Richmond, VA; Raleigh, NC; and Atlanta, GA.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EEO/AAP; Disability/covered veteran; Drug free workplace.