Electrical Project Engineer - Energy and Utilities

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

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 seeking an Electrical Project Engineer in St. Louis to lead the electrical design on complex Energy & Utilities projects. The role involves multi-project responsibility and requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with a PE license.

The ideal candidate should have 8-12+ years of experience, particularly in industrial power distribution and medium-voltage systems. Benefits include 401(k) matching and a hybrid work program.

Qualifications

• Typically 8–12+ years of experience in technically complex electrical system design.
• Experience with industrial power distribution, controls, and medium-voltage systems.
• Ability to complete occasional travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-project responsibility for electrical design.
• Prepare detailed electrical construction drawings and specifications.
• Interface with clients and maintain project budgets.

Skills

Electrical system design

Project management

Client communication

Problem-solving

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer – Energy & Utilities at St. Louis to lead day-to-day production and coordination of electrical design on complex Energy & Utilities projects.

What You’ll Do

• Assume multi‑project responsibility for electrical design, including power distribution, controls, renewable energy systems, and medium‑voltage system design.
• Lead electrical design tasks from preliminary schematics through final design documents, including calculations, equipment sizing, layout development, and specification preparation.
• Perform code research, evaluate existing conditions through fieldwork, and incorporate findings into practical design solutions.
• Prepare accurate electrical construction drawings and specifications in coordination with other production staff and engineering disciplines.
• Support power systems studies and apply study results to project design as needed.
• Interface directly with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams while helping maintain project budgets, schedules, and quality expectations.
• Participate in submittal review, construction administration, field observations, and technical issue resolution during construction.
• Mentor engineers, designers, and drafters and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Typically 8–12+ years of experience in technically complex electrical system design.
• Experience with industrial power distribution, controls, medium‑voltage systems, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically while balancing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to solve complex electrical and power engineering problems.
• Experience in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, and applicable IEEE standards.
• Ability to complete occasional travel to client sites in support of projects.
• Ability to satisfy client‑specific site access requirements, including background checks and other facility requirements as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• NCEES Record.
• Experience with Navisworks.
• Experience with SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, ETAP, or similar software.

Featured Benefits And Perks Include

• 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

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.