Electrical Project Engineer - Energy & Utilities

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Program

401(k) Plan Up to 5%

Medical Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer – Energy & Utilities to lead electrical design across industrial, oil & gas, and renewable energy projects.

You will oversee multi-project delivery, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure budgets, schedules, and quality expectations are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and PE license required.
• 8–12+ years of experience in technically complex electrical design.
• Experience with industrial power distribution, controls, medium-voltage systems; NEC/IEEE knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for multi-projects including power distribution and controls.
• Develop schematics, layouts, sizing, and specifications.
• Conduct code research and field verifications for practical designs.
• Produce construction drawings and specifications in coordination with teams.
• Support power systems studies and apply results to designs.
• Interface with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams to manage budgets, schedules, and quality.
• Participate in submittal reviews, field observations, and construction issue resolution.
• Mentor engineers, designers, and drafters to foster a collaborative environment.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Client interaction

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer – Energy & Utilities to join our team. In this role, you will lead day-to-day production and coordination for electrical design on industrial, oil & gas, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, and other technically 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.

Who We Are

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 600 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Full-time regular employee 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 appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success. Please discuss with your recruiter for details.

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

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