Electrical Project Engineer – Lead for Critical Facilities

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

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