Electrical Project Engineer

WB Engineers+Consultants; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

WB Engineering is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer in Massachusetts to lead electrical design for complex facilities, including laboratories, life sciences, data centers, and secure environments. You will own project deliverables, work closely with clients and project teams, and mentor junior engineers.

The role requires 5–10 years of experience, EIT, and strong Revit/AutoCAD skills. This on-site position offers growth opportunities in a employee-owned firm focused on technical excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5-10 years of electrical design experience in an MEP consulting environment.
• EIT certification required; PE licensure preferred.
• Experience with data centers, mission critical facilities, life sciences, or healthcare preferred.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and electrical design software.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, grounding, and emergency power systems.
• Develop engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents.
• Perform electrical load calculations, equipment sizing, voltage drop analyses, and other design studies.
• Support standby power systems, generators, UPS systems, and critical power distribution infrastructure.
• Evaluate existing electrical systems and develop renovations, upgrades, and infrastructure improvement recommendations.
• Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, architectural, structural, and owner teams throughout project delivery.
• Participate in client meetings, site investigations, design reviews, and construction progress meetings.
• Assist Project Managers with project planning, scope management, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.
• Support construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field observations, and punch list activities.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and technical leaders to ensure quality and adherence to goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers; contribute to team culture.
• Maintain compliance with building codes, energy codes, and firm quality requirements.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

EIT certification

PE licensure (preferred)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Electrical design software

Job description

Overview

Seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join our growing, employee-owned MEP consulting engineering firm. This role is ideal for an engineer with 5-10 years of experience who is ready to take ownership of project deliverables, serve as a key technical resource, and work directly with clients and project teams on complex facilities.

You will contribute to the design and delivery of projects across our Science & Technology and Mission Critical markets, including laboratories, life sciences and pharmaceutical facilities, telecommunications infrastructure, data centers, and secure environments. We are looking for a technically strong engineer who combines sound engineering judgment with excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, grounding, and emergency power systems.
• Develop engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents.
• Perform electrical load calculations, equipment sizing, voltage drop analyses, and other design studies.
• Support the design of standby power systems, generators, UPS systems, and critical power distribution infrastructure.
• Evaluate existing electrical systems and develop recommendations for renovations, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, architectural, structural, and owner teams throughout project delivery.
• Participate in client meetings, site investigations, design reviews, and construction progress meetings.
• Assist Project Managers with project planning, scope management, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.
• Support construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field observations, and punch list activities.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and technical leaders to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to project goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers while contributing to a positive, team-oriented culture.
• Maintain compliance with applicable building codes, energy codes, industry standards, and firm quality requirements.

Desired Technical Experience

Candidates should have experience in many of the following areas:

• Utility service and power distribution design
• Panelboard, switchboard, and switchgear design
• Lighting and lighting controls
• Fire alarm and life safety systems
• Emergency power and generator systems
• UPS and critical power infrastructure
• Grounding and lightning protection systems
• Power monitoring and metering systems
• Revit/BIM project delivery
• Construction administration and field investigations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5-10 years of experience in electrical design within an MEP consulting engineering environment.
• EIT certification required; PE license or progress toward licensure preferred.
• Experience with data centers, mission critical, life sciences, laboratory, healthcare, telecommunications, or other technically demanding facilities is preferred.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and electrical design software.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, building codes, energy codes, and industry standards.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound engineering judgment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

What Makes Someone Successful Here

• Strong technical foundation and desire to continuously grow engineering expertise.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, colleagues, and project partners.
• Collaborative, team-first approach to project delivery.
• Ownership mindset and commitment to quality.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in both autonomous and highly collaborative environments.

Why WB Engineering

As an employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in our success. You'll have the opportunity to work on some of the nation's most challenging Science & Technology and Mission Critical projects while collaborating with experienced engineers who value technical excellence, mentorship, innovation, and exceptional client service.