Electrical Project Engineer

Weston & Sampson; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston & Sampson in Portsmouth, NH, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support their expanding electrical group. The position involves engineering design for diverse facility types across public, private, and municipal sectors. Responsibilities include producing contract documents, conducting field investigations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience, a technical degree, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.

The salary ranges from $110,000 to $150,000 based on experience, offering a dynamic work environment focused on impactful projects and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience working in an engineering firm.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and design for new and renovation projects.
• Produce contract drawings, conduct field investigations, and attend project meetings.
• Coordinate with multi‑disciplinary personnel and clients.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Familiarity with building codes and design manuals

Experience with AutoCAD

Experience with Revit

Education

Engineer/Technical degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Weston & Sampson is seeking a motivated, proactive individual to work within our growing electrical group as an Electrical Engineer. The ideal candidate will have experience in the design and construction administration working in a multi‑disciplinary professional engineering firm involved in the production of contract documents. This individual will support our growing internal and external clients serving the educational, commercial, water, wastewater and municipal industries. A solid understanding of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, emergency power generation and the NEC is required.

What You’ll Do

• Perform engineering and design for both new and renovation projects for a variety of facility types within the public, private and municipal sectors.
• Responsibilities will include production of contract drawings, field investigations, shop drawings, reports and participation in project meetings.
• Duties will include coordinating with multi‑disciplinary personnel located in local and regional offices, working with sub‑consultants, equipment vendors and clients.
• A successful candidate should be capable of working independently with minimal oversight and be capable of initiating coordination with other building system disciplines.

What You Will Bring

• Engineer/Technical degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working in an engineering firm
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Familiar with electrical aspects of buildings codes and design manuals
• Diverse and proven electrical design experience.
• Valid driver’s license

Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 depending on experience

At Weston & Sampson, you’ll work alongside more than 1,000 employee‑owners who are passionate about improving our communities. From providing clean water to designing resilient infrastructure and sustainable environments, our work has a direct impact on quality of life. We’re looking for curious, driven professionals who want to contribute to innovative, impactful projects and grow with a team that supports them.

We are a 100% employee‑owned, interdisciplinary firm offering design, engineering, and environmental services. Since our founding in 1899, we have worked to build a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment grounded in respect for each other’s ideas.