Electrical Project Engineer

Farnsworth Group, Inc.

St. Louis (MO)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Short & Long-Term Disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development and Training

Mentoring Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is looking for an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to oversee the planning, design, and execution of electrical building systems projects in St. Louis, MO. This role includes coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers to ensure high-quality project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 8-12 years of experience, along with a Professional Engineer (PE) license. The position offers various benefits, including a 401(k) plan and a hybrid work program.

Qualifications

8-12+ years of experience in electrical design for building systems projects.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Strong experience delivering designs for commercial, healthcare, and complex facilities.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical system design and project delivery.
Prepare and approve engineering calculations and specifications.
Mentor junior engineers and manage project budgets.

Skills

Electrical design for building systems

Project leadership

Technical mentoring

Client interaction

Revit proficiency

AutoCAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to lead planning, design, and execution of electrical building systems projects. In this role you will provide senior technical leadership, coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple concurrent assignments.

Posting Locations: Lisle, Normal, Peoria, Champaign, Springfield, IL, or St. Louis, MO.

What You’ll Do

Lead electrical system design for building projects, including service distribution, normal and emergency power, lighting, lighting controls, and related support systems.
Take ownership of discipline‑specific deliverables from schematic design through bidding and construction, ensuring technical quality, code compliance, and coordination.
Prepare, review, and approve engineering calculations, equipment selections, drawing packages, and specifications.
Manage discipline budgets, schedules, staffing needs, and project priorities in coordination with project managers and other practice leaders.
Interface directly with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams to resolve technical issues, clarify scope, and maintain project momentum.
Lead construction administration tasks, including submittal review, RFI responses, site observations, and issue resolution during installation.
Mentor junior engineers and designers, provide technical review, and support the development of department standards and best practices.
Assist with proposals, project setup, fee planning, and technical input for business development efforts.

What You’ll Need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Typically 8‑12+ years of experience in electrical design for building systems projects.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Strong experience delivering electrical designs for commercial, healthcare, institutional, laboratory, or other complex facility types.
Advanced knowledge of applicable codes, constructability considerations, and multidisciplinary coordination requirements.
High proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and preparation of detailed construction documents and specifications.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects, mentor staff, and manage multiple priorities without sacrificing technical quality.

Nice To Haves

Experience with commissioning support, system startup coordination, or post‑occupancy issue resolution.
Background in fast‑track, design‑build, or highly phased renovation projects.
Familiarity with Bluebeam, lighting analysis software, or other discipline‑supporting technical tools.

Benefits